Inventions

The Greeks were clever builders and inventors who created many things we still use today. They designed fast, three-level warships called triremes, with 170 rowers who powered them across the sea like a human engine. These ships had sharp bronze rams on the front used to smash enemy boats in battle. Greek builders also invented the famous columns seen in temples and government buildings — Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian pillars — each with its own special shape and decoration. They created cranes, catapults, water pumps, gears, and even early alarm clocks, showing how much they loved problem-solving. Their designs were so clever that today’s stadiums, theaters, and even the U.S. Capitol building use ideas the Greeks discovered thousands of years ago!