Roman concrete has stood the test of time, and new research finally reveals why this ancient material is so durable.
Roman concrete is pretty amazing stuff. It's among the main reasons we know so much about Roman architecture today. So many ...
SCIENTISTS excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen in time by the eruption of Italy’s Mount Vesuvius volcano in 79 AD, clarifying the ingredients and methods ...
A preserved construction site at Pompeii is reshaping modern understanding of how Rome engineered its famously durable concrete.
The Roman Empire was literally built on a special form of extra-tough, self-healing concrete that has managed to stay strong for thousands of years. Modern scientists have previously been puzzled ...
Long dismissed as poor construction, ‘self-healing’ lime clasts have helped Ancient Roman structures persist for millennia.
Koshary – a spicy dish of lentils, rice and pasta available at countless Egyptian food stalls – won recognition as a cultural treasure from the UN's cultural agency on Wednesday, as Cairo makes a ...
Discover how a newly excavated site in Pompeii is helping scientists understand how ancient Romans made concrete that has ...
Scientists excavating the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have unearthed a construction site preserved exactly as it was when ...
A glittering exhibition of royal jewels is opening Wednesday in Paris even as the city still reels from the brazen ...
Hidden in city car parks or warehouses, smart greenhouses promise to bring farming back to the city. But can these technology boost resilience?