A chemical process called carbonation, which helps seal cracks, could help explain why many ancient Roman structures are ...

Each student became an expert on a specific site in Rome, exploring the history of its construction, how it was built, and engineering principles learned in academic work.

MIT scientists examined concrete samples from the archaeological site of Privernum, Italy (left) and mapped out the ingredients within (right). The red section is a calcium-rich lime clast. Courtesy ...

Explore the innovative surveying instruments, such as the groma and chorobates, that enabled ancient engineers to map perfectly aligned transportation networks.

Archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have excavated the remains of two ancient Roman wells that were first uncovered during road works on the A428 between Bedfordshire and ...

Many Roman buildings did not simply survive as ruins—they kept doing the jobs they were built for. From amphitheaters and ...

As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and those roads stretched 50% longer than previously known, according to a new digital atlas published Thursday. The last major atlas of ancient Roman ...

When we think of cutting-edge engineering, our minds typically leap to modern marvels like skyscrapers, space stations, or quantum computers. But thousands of years before concrete mixers and CAD ...

Researchers hope the discovery in Gabii can reveal details about construction, engineering and water management techniques that may be useful today. October 28, 2025 In the ancient city of Gabii, just ...

Episode that explains how Rome served as a model for the rest of the cities of the Empire and how a city was founded: the decision of its location, the rituals, the marking of its perimeter, the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and those roads stretched 50% longer than previously ...