(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.

The Roman Empire is often remembered for its armies and conquests. But Rome was also one of the most technologically advanced civilizations of the ancient world. Roman engineers developed durable ...

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 ...

Concrete has been integral to buildings and architecture since the Romans used it to construct monuments like the Pantheon and the Coliseum. The Romans also used the material to build marine ...

Archaeologists and engineers are examining buried Roman coins using the latest X-ray imaging technology. Originally designed for the analysis of substantial engineering parts, such as jet turbine ...

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 ...

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 ...

Archaeologists working in the Swiss Alps say they have identified a Roman military camp at roughly 2,200 meters (about 7,000 ...