The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they were made with a special kind of concrete called pozzolanic concrete. This ...

Hot-mixed Roman concrete used quicklime “healing” clasts that seal cracks over time, explaining Pompeii’s long‑lasting ...

A scientist who figured out the secret behind ancient Rome's self-repairing concrete has recently confirmed his theory at a ...

Ancient Roman concrete, unlike modern counterparts, possesses a remarkable self-healing capability. Researchers discovered ...

Concrete is all around you—in the foundation of your home, the bridges you drive over, the sidewalks and buildings of cities. It is often described as the second-most used material by volume on Earth ...

In anticipation of the construction of a museum in Cologne, Germany, archaeologists discovered a ...

The popular idea that thumbs up meant mercy and thumbs down meant death is a modern misconception. Ancient references describe a turned thumb gesture associated with killing, while mercy may have been ...

Museum construction revealed the former Roman praetorium and some of its features, namely the staircase and a private altar.

Construction workers in Cologne, Germany, have unearthed a significant Roman site dating back almost 2,000 years. The accidental discovery, made during construction of the LVR-Jewish Museum, revealed ...

While the post thanked customers for their years of support, it stopped short of outlining any specific next steps or future plans. According to Roman Fountain, the business had been serving pizza in ...

The preliminary hearing judge (gup) of Rome has acquitted 29 people, almost all belonging to CasaPound, for performing the Roman salute on January 7, 2024, during the commemoration for ...

Millions visit the vast and remarkably preserved ancient city of Ephesus each year, stepping back through the centuries to walk marble streets, explore Roman baths and admire landmarks like the ...