Who knew that plumbing could be so fascinating? Cashing in on all that gluttonous promotion for HBO’s “Rome,” the History Channel examines the empire through the spectacular inventions that brought ...

A scientist who figured out the secret behind ancient Rome's self-repairing concrete has recently confirmed his theory at a ...

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 ...

Ancient Rome didn’t just conquer territory — it engineered dominance. Its roads stretched hundreds of thousands of miles and still shape Europe today. Aqueducts delivered millions of gallons of water ...

The Romans were master builders. Many of their works, from the Pantheon (pictured above) and the Colosseum in Rome itself, to the Pont du Gard in southern Gaul and the equally impressive aqueduct of ...

The ancient Romans might have taught us a thing or two about manufacturing sustainable concrete that lasts for thousands of years. A new study has rigorously analyzed the raw materials and energy ...

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 ...

In anticipation of the construction of a museum in Cologne, Germany, archaeologists discovered a ...

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 ...

Wondering where to stream 'Rome: Engineering an Empire' without the hassle? Pinpointing where to stream, rent, buy, or watch how to watch the Christopher Cassel-helmed movie can be tricky so we at ...