Following his conquest of North Africa, Emperor Justinian embarked on the last great fortification program of the Roman Empire, constructing formidable castles and defensive lines along the empire’s ...

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 ...

Roman infrastructure also continues to shape daily life in more practical ways, particularly through the survival of aqueducts, baths, and temples that still serve communities long after the empire ...

A rare 1,700-year-old discovery by archaeologists in Turkey highlights the use of advanced engineering of the Roman-era.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The ancient Romans might have taught us a thing or two about manufacturing sustainable concrete that lasts for thousands of years.

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 ...

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 ...