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For a very long time I have nursed the idea of applying reverse engineering to some classical issues regarding the Roman legacy.
One immediate thought is an engineering analysis of the construction of acqueducts, theatres and amphitheatres.
Another wish was to translate Vitruvius with an extensive commentary and detailed exposition of the engineering aspects of the many subjects dealt with in Vitruvius' books.
Some of this work has already been done for the ancient Greek mathematicians.
Archimedes comes to my mind as an international conference was held in June 2010 where a number of scientific papers were presented on the works of this mathematicians, physicist and engineer from Syracuse.
Remember that Archimedes effectively invented, or came very close to inventing, the concept of limit and apply it to the proof for calculating the area of a circle and conics. And we know that the application of limit implies calculus hence the question: did Newton and Leibinitz read or study the works of Archimedes? Did either of the two know the Ancient Greek language? Or did they read Archimede's works in Latin and got their idea of limit from Archimedes' works?
I've always felt that the scientific analysis applied to the Roman legacy has been neglected. Perhaps because Classicists generally are uneasy with scientific subjects.
If you are passionate for Classics, ideally in otium cum dignitate, and have the relevant scientific or engineering knowledge to work with me on these subjects then please contact me.