The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts.

Scientists have uncovered how Roman concrete has endured millennia. The discovery reveals an ancient technique that allowed ...

Ancient Rome was full of master builders and engineers. The fruits of their labors can still be seen in the aqueducts they built—which still function to this day—as well as the Pantheon, a nearly ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Researchers still puzzle over exactly how Roman concrete was made, but they have a few clues, ...

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University announced a breakthrough in ...

Concrete has a massive carbon footprint. One researcher from the University of Auckland is working to reduce it by studying ancient Roman techniques. Using natural volcanic materials and industrial ...

The extraordinary properties of Roman concrete have generally been attributed to its mix of volcanic ash and lime. When combined with water, the two ingredients react to produce an incredibly strong ...