The ancient Romans weren’t just great at conquering lands—they were also engineering geniuses.  Their secret weapon?

The properties of this concrete have generally been attributed to its ingredients. The ancient Romans were known for their exceptional engineering and building skills, with their iconic aqueducts ...

Objects discovered during the excavation include oil lamps decorated with the menorah (seven-branched lampstand) and the ...

The nearly 2000-year-old Pantheon, the "Temple of All the Gods" in Rome, holds the record for the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. The ancient Romans were masters of construction and ...

This discovery explains why ancient seawalls and structures exposed to harsh conditions for centuries have remained intact while modern concrete crumbles within decades. Cracks are inevitable in ...

The Getty Villa's construction, technology, and staff training helped it survive the Palisades fire. Here's what it takes to ...

The L.A. County Museum of Art announces three commissions for large-scale outdoor art around its new David Geffen Galleries.

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future?

They found that when birds evolve ... Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies Smell 'Woody,' 'Spicy' and 'Sweet' Feb. 14, 2025 — Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet ...