Roman architecture stands as a testament to an ancient mastery over materials, outlasting civilizations and weathering ...

Rome wasn’t built on genius theory, it was built on relentless practical problem-solving, from concrete that worked underwater to aqueduct networks and heated floors. This video tours the smartest ...

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 ...

Research uncovers how Pompeii’s early baths were unhygienic and how Roman water systems improved cleanliness but added new health risks.

The Temple of Venus has stood in Baia, in southern Italy, for nearly 2,000 years. How has it remained upright? A research team, led by University of Naples Federico II’s Concetta Rispoli, has ...

With one of the largest and most significant empires in history, the Romans ruled territories across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East for more than a thousand years. Their legacy lives on ...

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 ...

The Roman Empire may have fallen more than 1,500 years ago, but its streets never truly disappeared. Across Europe and the ...

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, ...

The Romans were exceptional at many things, achieving incredible feats in engineering and erecting structures that still stand today. But even the Romans made ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...