Concrete was the foundation of the ancient Roman empire. It enabled Rome's storied architectural revolution as well as the ...

Excavations of a workshop that was buried in Pompeii almost 2000 years ago have given archaeologists unique insights into ...

Isotopic analysis confirmed that the workers in Pompeii relied on hot-mixing when making their concrete. Samples from the ...

Were pigs and screaming women real weapons of ancient war? We explore the bizarre historical truths behind the video game ...

Ancient ring dating back to the late second or early third century C.E. uncovered from the fort city of Bononia, Bulgaria.

Back in 2023, we reported on MIT scientists’ conclusion that Romans employed “hot mixing” with quicklime, among other ...

A digital atlas of ancient Rome’s highways and byways reveals a road network that was more extensive than thought.

Found at the Roman ruins of Bononia in Vidin, Bulgaria, this 1,800-year-old gold ring is adorned with the image of a married ...

Located in western Tunisia, the plants operated between the third and sixth centuries and likely helped supply precious olive ...

Archeologists recently discovered over 40,000 Roman-era coins during a dig in a French village. The treasure trove of ancient ...