The rise and fall of Rome through its architecture and art (statues, mosaics, frescoes).

Ancient Rome stands as one of the most influential civilizations in human history, leaving a lasting impact on politics, law, culture, and architecture. In this video, we explore the rise of Rome from ...

Ancient masters of engineering, aqueduct builders created a vast network of pipes, channels, and bridges to bring water to ...

The division between "science" and "engineering" that leads physicists to look down at engineers is ultimately pretty arbitrary.

Scientists are trying to understand how some ancient buildings have lasted for centuries in hopes of making modern buildings more durable.

A 1,700-year-old Roman Bath with underfloor heating system was discovered in Elazığ, Turkey, shows the ingenuity of Roman ...

The French city has some of the most pristine ancient architecture in Europe — and newer signs of life as well. The Roman-era Les Arènes, which can hold up to 14,300 spectators, as seen from a ...

Concrete structures were seldom built during the Middle Ages, suggesting volcanic ash wasn’t the only secret to the durability of Roman concrete, Perucchio says.

Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later — from Roman engineers who poured thick concrete sea barriers, to Maya masons who ...

Rome’s rise, as seen in its supersized monuments, colorful mosaics, and marble Caesars. Aired 10/01/2023 | Expires 10/01/2028 | Rating TV-PG Rick Steves' Europe Rick Steves' Europe: Ancient ...