These ancient structures still stand - but the people who built them remain a mystery that history can’t fully explain.

From imperial residences to apartment complexes and temples, these hidden sites offer a new window into Rome's layered past.

The expansion of one of the Mediterranean’s strongest powers wasn’t only driven by conquest, but also infrastructure. By ...

Archaeologists excavating a Pompeii site uncovered the secret behind the longevity of ancient Roman structures: a unique concrete mixture that could chemically repair itself over time. A recent study, ...

We often imagine ancient civilizations as primitive compared to today’s urban landscapes. Living in mud huts, traveling by ...

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Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during the height of its power, the emperor decided to change that and leave a ...

I'm from Rome, Italy, and always see tourists visiting the same crowded sites. The Colosseum and Vatican are must-sees for first-time visitors, but the city has more to offer. Check out the impressive ...

Many ancient civilizations erected buildings and structures that still stand today. Scientists are examining the materials to determine what ingredients ancient builders used. Everything from rice to ...

How did monuments like Göbekli Tepe and the Great Pyramid survive thousands of years of earthquakes while modern structures crumble? This episode explores ancient engineering secrets—from interlocking ...

Dozens of mysterious structures across the Northern Hemisphere – some nearly 5,000 years old – align precisely to frame the rising and setting Sun during midwinter's shortest day. What motivated ...