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Inside the engineering feats that defined the Roman Empire

Ancient Rome’s engineering achievements remain some of the most impressive in human history. From vast road networks to advanced aqueduct systems, infrastructure played a central role in the empire’s ...
Greek Reporter

Archimedes’ Screw: The Ancient Greek Water-Raising Invention Still Used Today

The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern ...
WESH

The Science of It: Engineering Week - Catapults and Medieval Designs

TO KINETIC ENERGY IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE. CATAPULTS ARE A BATTLE WEAPON DATING BACK TO MEDIEVAL TIMES, AND NOW THAT SAME CONCEPT SHAPES OUR DAY TO DAY LIVES. FIRST WARNING METEOROLOGIST MARQUISE MEDA ...
Artnet

Oh, Well! Failed Ancient Roman Engineering Project Uncovered in the U.K.

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 ...
PBS

Ancient Egypt: Documentaries and Historical Facts

Go back in time to ancient Egypt. Thousands of years, in fact. Their influence on modern life can be seen in our language, art, engineering, and more. Gain a new appreciation for ancient Egyptian ...