New techniques have allowed researchers to finally shed light on the usage and manufacturing of the embedded jars. Your local tavern may seem like a very modern part of our contemporary world, but ...
A burial of an elite Roman-era woman who appears to have been buried with exotic resins has been discovered in Colchester.
Researchers in Japan traced a hidden medieval solar storm using ancient tree rings and centuries-old sky observations. The ...
A centuries-old glassmaking strategy has helped researchers unlock new ways to engineer futuristic MOF glasses with promising ...
The resilience of Roman concrete has been considered one of those miracles lost from history for decades. Whereas most ...
From massive tunnels to gravity-defying highways, Rome built projects that still astonish engineers today. This video reveals ...
Spanning centuries, more than 100 historic shipwrecks have been uncovered on the seafloor of the Bay of Gibraltar by ...
The walls of a corridor that once linked two theatres in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii hold hundreds of inscriptions made ...
A 2,200‑year‑old Roman shipwreck reveals rare waterproofing materials and a detailed repair history, offering new insight into ancient naval technology.
A rare Roman-era metalworking device uncovered during railway excavations in the Czech Republic is offering new insight into ancient industrial techniques and could reveal how Roman chainmail armor ...
Roughly 2,000 years ago, an ancient Roman ship sailed across a large lake in what is now Switzerland, transporting supplies ranging from olive oil to chariot wheels. For some unknown reason, the ...
The Roman Empire is often remembered for its armies and its vast territory. But one of its greatest achievements was its technology. From engineering to medicine, Roman innovations reached levels that ...