Constructed starting in 312 B.C.E. to carry troops southeast toward Capua and, eventually, the port city of Brindisi in the ...

The Colosseum earned its place among the New Seven Wonders because it represents an extraordinary combination of engineering ...

CARBONDALE — When in ancient Rome, do as the Romans do. For senior engineering students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, that means recreating an ancient Roman odometer. Not only did the ...

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 ...

A 2,200-year-old Roman Republic shipwreck off Croatia has provided rare insight into ancient naval engineering, thanks to preserved waterproofing layers containing resin, tar, beeswax, and pollen.

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 ...

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 ...

Explore the role of water in Ancient Rome, a city sustained by impressive engineering. Explore the role of water in ancient Rome, a city sustained by 12 aqueducts that supplied its fountains, ...

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 ...