The Roman Empire, once the dominant force in the Western world, built structures that have withstood the ravages of time for ...

The Roman Empire left behind more than conquests and emperors; it crafted a legacy of architecture that continues to defy the ...

Ancient Roman architecture is seen as a part of classical architecture and generally builds off of the three classical orders—Ionic, Corinthian, and Doric—which were developed in ancient ...

There’s a reason archaeologist Ersilia D’Ambrosio can scarcely contain her excitement as she leads the way through dimly lit passageways deep below the Capitoline Hill that was once at the heart of ...

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The architecture of St. Louis has a long and storied pedigree, going far back in history past its 254 years of existence. Whenever I visit Rome, Italy, I’m always amazed at the richness of its ...

Like many ancient Roman structures, parts of it were constructed using a specific type of concrete. Scientists and engineers have long suspected a key to these buildings' durability is their use ...

Books Received Published: 02 January 1908 What Rome was Built With A Description of the Stones employed in Ancient Times for its Building and Decoration Nature 77, 196 (1908) Cite this article ...