Six structures and devices from the ancient world continue to resist full technical explanation, even as advanced imaging, ...

Right in the middle of modern Rome sits a building older than most countries. This is the Pantheon, standing strong for nearly 2,000 years. From above, it almost hides in plain sight. A perfect circle ...

MIT scientists examined concrete samples from the archaeological site of Privernum, Italy (left) and mapped out the ingredients within (right). The red section is a calcium-rich lime clast. Courtesy ...

Researchers hope the discovery in Gabii can reveal details about construction, engineering and water management techniques that may be useful today. October 28, 2025 In the ancient city of Gabii, just ...

As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and those roads stretched 50% longer than previously known, according to a new digital atlas published Thursday. The last major atlas of ancient Roman ...

Often, we do not realise that the fascinating stories can lie before our eyes in ruined structures. Tourists always admire ...

Archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have excavated the remains of two ancient Roman wells that were first uncovered during road works on the A428 between Bedfordshire and ...

When we view the remains of the ancient Roman road today, what is typically presented to us is the huge, interlocking slabs of stone known as the pavimentum. This represents a powerful symbol of ...

Explore the role of water in Ancient Rome, a city sustained by impressive engineering. Explore the role of water in ancient Rome, a city sustained by 12 aqueducts that supplied its fountains, ...

Paid content is paid for and controlled by an advertiser and produced by the Guardian Labs team. Featuring 180 ancient artefacts, ROME: Empire, Power, People provides a rarely seen glimpse of life in ...