During a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a Roman ...

Rome, for example, was supplied by aqueducts totaling 315 miles in length. Of that, 269 miles ran underground and 46 total miles aboveground; however, only about 36 miles consisted of arched ...

The Trevi Fountain, arguably the world’s most famous, has graced screens for decades, from Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” to ...

We asked Aicher, author of "Guide to the Aqueducts of Ancient Rome," about the Romans' sophisticated water distribution system, including its elegant aqueducts. Here's what he told us: NOVA ...

Rome’s 11 aqueducts, some extending for more than 50 miles, transported enough water to feed the city’s 591 public fountains, as well as countless private residences. However, experts have ...

You can't help but feel awe-struck by the Romans' bold achievements as you stand before this masterpiece of ancient engineering. Built in the first century, the aqueduct of Segovia – now a UNESCO ...