00:00Byzantine dromons project pressurized Greek fire through bronze siphons onto enemy hulls.
00:07How did ancient engineers build continuous high-pressure pumps for Greek fire without instantly destroying their own wooden warships?
00:16Metal-on-metal seals theoretically contained the high-pressure fuel, but rigid tolerances caused them to jam.
00:24Bronze cylinders fitted with leather-sealed pistons safely pressurized thick liquid fuels.
00:30Piston-driven leather seals safely pressurized volatile incendiary liquids protecting the crew aboard.
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