From Augustus’ time onward, emperors regularly made donations to the upkeep of this expensive infrastructure. Among the very few sources to shed light on how aqueducts were built is a Roman ...
During a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a Roman ...
From 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E., the Roman Empire saw a period of relative tranquility and prosperity now known as the Pax Romana ...
As its name suggests, the equestrian class was originally composed of the Roman cavalry ... as those awarded to build roads or aqueducts. The Emperor Augustus recognized the importance of the ...