Aqueducts were costly public works, and not all Roman cities necessarily required them. Some cities, such as Pompeii, had their water needs met by wells or public and private cisterns dug beneath ...

An innovative manufacturing technique used by Romans has been found to be the key to their concrete lasting for over 2,000 ...

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

When the aqueduct must flow higher than about five feet, Roman engineers should use an arcade rather than a wall. The arched arcades require less material than walls and don't interfere with the ...

The aqueduct, first built almost 2,000 years ago, was a vital part of Roman life in the Dorset town, supplying water for its public baths, fountains and wealthy households. Now the BU team has ...

The aqueduct helped supply the city for hundreds of years but fell into disuse after the Roman era. Athenians began to reuse ...

Aqueducts are one of the wonders of the Roman Empire. These graceful structures are not only majestic, but are engineering marvels that survive to this day. In "Construct an Aqueduct," you are ...

The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they ...

Aqueducts showed the importance Romans placed on cleanliness and hygiene. The design and construction of these structures illustrated an advanced level of engineering knowledge. Roman toilets had ...