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

Rome is famous for its grand public architecture, like the greatest amphitheater ever built, the largest church in the world, and a Baroque fountain big enough to jump in. Size has mattered for ...

Long ago, when Romans wanted to build a new temple, they would head to the nearby quarries of Tivoli, chisel out blocks of porous rock called lapis tiburtinus — now known as travertine — and float the ...

The program offers an exclusive look at the urban development of Rome through the ages, with a particular focus on ancient Rome: building materials, topography, projects of urban renewal and expansion ...

The travertine quarries of Tivoli continue to supply stone for modern architectural projects, reflecting a rich history and unique qualities that make it prized among architects.

Archaeologists in Cologne, Germany have made a jaw-dropping discovery beneath the city’s historic center: a 2,000-year-old Roman altar and staircase hidden beneath urban streets, in a place where it ...

The new campaign mapped an orthogonal street grid - straight axes and insula-like blocks - typical of planned Roman foundations. Within that layout, the drone data traced a large rectangular forum ...

The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking architecture ...

Much of the “art and architecture” of ancient Rome could be found in its infrastructure. Much of the “art and architecture” of ancient Rome could be found in its infrastructure and engineering. It was ...

In a city filled to the brim with iconic buildings of both the ancient and not-so-ancient variety, the Colosseum of Rome stands apart from the rest. The ancient stadium, an arched, elliptical arena, ...