Concrete was the foundation of the ancient Roman empire. It enabled Rome's storied architectural revolution as well as the ...

From the iconic Colosseum in Rome to Hadrian’s Wall all the way in England, there’s one question most people must ask ...

Scientists excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen in time by the eruption of Italy's ...

While slaves in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii were considered no more than "speaking tools", some received better food ...

Lime granules trapped in ancient walls show Romans relied on a reactive hot-mix method to making concrete that could now ...

ROME, Italy -- Aerial photos of the world-renowned Colosseum and the Roman Forum reveal the impressive scale of Rome’s ...

Located in western Tunisia, the plants operated between the third and sixth centuries and likely helped supply precious olive ...

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 ...

Beneath the complex is the Temple of Sulis-Minerva, the original temple built by the Romans and dedicated to the goddess ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Tiny symbols engraved into ancient Roman drinkware may be more than ...

Elon Musk is putting money toward a digital renaissance of archaeology aimed at reimagining life in ancient Rome — with the potential to rewrite history books. The Tesla CEO recently donated $1 ...

A newly discovered monumental basin in Gabii hints at how early Romans experimented with city planning long before Rome’s own layers were buried. In the center of the ancient city of Gabii, just 11 ...