Let’s explore this ancient Rome’s engineering marvel. Perhaps the most important reason the Pantheon still stands is the unique concrete used by Roman builders. Rather than relying on what we ...
The ancient Romans weren’t just great at conquering lands—they were also engineering geniuses.  Their secret weapon?
The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts.
The aqueduct, lying just 80cm below the surface, is constructed from stone with a base lined with Roman bricks (tegulae), arranged to create a gradual slope towards the chateau. Measuring 91cm in ...
You can't help but feel awe-struck by the Romans' bold achievements as you stand before this masterpiece of ancient engineering. Built in the first century, the aqueduct of Segovia – now a UNESCO ...
"Ever since I first began working with ancient Roman concrete, I've always been fascinated by these features," MIT professor of civil and environmental engineering Admir Masic said in a news release.
In the age of the Roman Empire, the Roman elite built mansions, or villas, around Lake Fusaro because of its hot springs and favorable weather. And it appears due to the same phenomenon that they sunk ...
Eventually, in 106 AD, the Roman Empire took control of Petra ... remains one of the most impressive achievements of ancient engineering. Today, Petra’s ancient water system reminds us of ...
Archaeologists have uncovered the remnants of London's earliest-known ancient Roman basilica on the site of a planned 32-story skyscraper, right in the heart of what was once known as Londinium.
It is highly likely that among the billions of permutations of life on Earth, unique engineering solutions have evolved but were lost to the sands of time. We hope to unlock the potential of ancient ...