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This lecture explores the concatenation of arcs in geometry, focusing on the tangential connection of circular arcs. It discusses the historical significance of arc concatenation, from Euclid's propositions to modern reformulations. The presentation covers the construction of ellipses and ovals, the approximation of ellipses by ovals, and the architectural applications of arc concatenation in Roman amphitheaters and Baroque churches.