An unexpected ancient manufacturing strategy may hold the key to designing concrete that lasts for millennia. The ancient Romans were masters of engineering, constructing vast networks of roads, ...

So, Roman concrete just... won't fall. The Pantheon is still standing. Roman harbor walls have been sitting in seawater for two millennia and are somehow fine. Every few years, another study comes out ...

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There's no shortage of scenic spots in the UK that look like they've come straight out of the pages of JRR Tolkien's The Lord ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Roman concrete’s durability comes from how it was made: hot-mixing quicklime with volcanic ...

Historic kilns opened by a railway in a doomed attempt to boost business have been given listed status following work by a local enthusiast. The lime kilns, near Consett, were built in 1835 by the ...

Archaeologists excavating a Pompeii site uncovered the secret behind the longevity of ancient Roman structures: a unique concrete mixture that could chemically repair itself over time. A recent study, ...

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A newly discovered construction site in Pompeii proves out a theory of why Roman concrete has stood the test of time. The hot-mixing process of concrete creation found in the ancient city was the ...

Back in 2023, we reported on MIT scientists’ conclusion that the ancient Romans employed “hot mixing” with quicklime, among other strategies, to make their famous concrete, giving the material ...

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 ...