New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...

The Romans oversaw one of the largest and most important empires in history – these are the most extraordinary treasures they ...

In a city filled to the brim with iconic buildings of both the ancient and not-so-ancient variety, the Colosseum of Rome stands apart from the rest. The ancient stadium, an arched, elliptical arena, ...

Pompeii Archeological Park site map, with showing where the ancient building site is located, with colour coded piles of raw construction materials (right): purple: debris; green: piles of dry ...

Excavations of an ancient construction site in Pompeii have revealed the process of how Romans mixed their self-healing ...

The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking architecture ...

A number of videos and images created by artificial intelligence that claim to accurately depict ancient Rome have been ...

The architecture of St. Louis has a long and storied pedigree, going far back in history past its 254 years of existence. Whenever I visit Rome, Italy, I’m always amazed at the richness of its ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. ANCIENT ROMANS were masters of concrete, fashioning concoctions of ...

Editor's note: The Architects’ Alphabet is a 26-part series describing design elements featured in Gregory J. Scott’s recently published book, “Urban Legend, The Life & Legacy of C. Emlen Urban,” ...