A rare 1,700-year-old discovery by archaeologists in Turkey highlights the use of advanced engineering of the Roman-era.

(CNN) — The majestic structures of ancient Rome have survived for millennia — a testament to the ingenuity of Roman engineers, who perfected the use of concrete. But how did their construction ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The ancient Romans might have taught us a thing or two about manufacturing sustainable concrete that lasts for thousands of years.

Roman engineers were the true architects of the Roman Empire, responsible for constructing and transforming the vision of emperors into reality. When you think of the great achievements of the Roman ...

NEW YORKNEW YORK — In the quest to build better for the future, some are looking for answers in the long-ago past. Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Deposit Photos. The Roman Empire, a powerhouse of its time (47 BC to around 476 AD), didn't just leave its mark with ...

Ancient Rome was full of master builders and engineers. The fruits of their labors can still be seen in the aqueducts they built—which still function to this day—as well as the Pantheon, a nearly ...

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 ...

The Romans were master builders. Many of their works, from the Pantheon (pictured above) and the Colosseum in Rome itself, to the Pont du Gard in southern Gaul and the equally impressive aqueduct of ...