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Nero's rotating dining room discovered

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:31 am
by Rokcet Scientist
Nero's rotating dining room discovered

Archaeologists in Rome have unearthed what they think are the remains of a circular rotating dining room that belonged to the Emperor Nero.
They say it was probably his banqueting hall that imitated the earth's movement so he could impress his guests.
Video: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8282007.stm

You can say a lot about the guy, but he did have style!

Re: Nero's rotating dining room discovered

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:55 am
by kbs2244
Being a bit of a technology geek, I would like a little more information on how they made it rotate.
Bearings, gearing, etc.
It says “water power.”
But from where?
How much water?

Re: Nero's rotating dining room discovered

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:08 am
by Minimalist
Slaves, more likely.