Before modern engineering existed, Rome was already mastering concrete, aqueducts, and siege weapons that could level cities.
A Missouri S&T professor has received a National Science Foundation Grant to study ancient Rome’s recipe for concrete to see if a modern version can incorporate its longevity and durability. Many ...
From the iconic Colosseum in Rome to Hadrian’s Wall all the way in England, there’s one question most people must ask themselves when gazing upon the enduring traces of one of the most beloved ancient ...
Work on Rome’s new state-of-the-art subway line near the Colosseum has been plagued by delays, but it’s also unearthed a surprise treasure trove of thousands of artifacts, including a Roman military ...
Archaeologists unearthed a terracotta figurine of a dog at an excavation of one of Rome's oldest streets. The statue is estimated to be around 2,000 years old. Italian Ministry of Culture ...
The ancient Romans relied on long-distance timber trading to construct their empire, according to a new study. The ancient Romans relied on long-distance timber trading to construct their empire, ...
Beneath a quiet park in Rome’s eastern Pietralata neighborhood, construction crews drilling ahead of a development project ...