Archaeologists led by University of Missouri professor Marcello Mogetta have uncovered a massive stone-lined water basin in the ancient Roman city of Gabii, just eleven miles east of Rome. Built ...
Trace 5,000 years of dam engineering, from ancient marvels to China's Tsangpo project, amid the rising race for Himalayan hydropower.
Beneath the mosaic floors of Roman villas, an ingenious system of underfloor heating transformed warmth into a mark of power ...
Greek and Roman architecture together form a lasting legacy of innovation, with Roman engineering building upon and enhancing ...
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 ...
The ingenuity of the construction techniques used by Greek builders 2,000 years ago continues to dazzle the world. What did these ancient engineers get right? And how does looking to the past help ...
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 ...
From quarries to columns, ancient Egypt’s engineering achievements reveal both innovation and experimentation in shaping ...
The ancient fortress of Nahavand, also known as the Yazdegerd Citadel, is set to undergo restoration as part of a significant ...
TO KINETIC ENERGY IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE. CATAPULTS ARE A BATTLE WEAPON DATING BACK TO MEDIEVAL TIMES, AND NOW THAT SAME CONCEPT SHAPES OUR DAY TO DAY LIVES. FIRST WARNING METEOROLOGIST MARQUISE MEDA ...
Go back in time to ancient Egypt. Thousands of years, in fact. Their influence on modern life can be seen in our language, art, engineering, and more. Gain a new appreciation for ancient Egyptian ...