Quartz, cobalt, and the waste we leave behind
Three books reveal just how much the materials we rely on take a tragic toll on humans and the environment.
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Three books reveal just how much the materials we rely on take a tragic toll on humans and the environment.
Dr. Steve Benner talks about Roman general Marcus Agrippa and the imperial coins featuring him and his family.
From ancient sewers to mines, here are what are believed to be some of the oldest, still-working civil engineering projects ever.
Have you ever wondered how an ancient civilization managed to achieve such incredible feats of engineering and innovation? The Romans, with their remarkable technological advancements, continue to astound us even centuries later. With this trip we will journey through time to discover the incredible world of Roman engineering and technology, as well as what it
Cloaca Maxima, ancient Roman sewer, one of the oldest monuments in the Roman Forum. Originally an open channel constructed in the 6th century bc by lining an existing stream bed with stone, it was enclosed, beginning in the 3rd century bc, with a stone barrel (semicircular) vault. Its primary