About 2,400 years ago, before the emergence of the Roman empire, a small armada of boats approached the island of Als off the ...

New research suggests the Romans used a method known as "hot mixing" to produce self-healing concrete, which allowed them to ...

Scientists excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen in time by the eruption of Italy's ...

New research into an abandoned construction site in Pompeii has revealed the secrets of Roman cement manufacturing.

Lime granules trapped in ancient walls show Romans relied on a reactive hot-mix method to making concrete that could now ...

Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.

The Ancient Pazyryk culture's frozen tombs, preserved mummies, tattoos, and artifacts reshape views on nomadic life.

The Brahmastra is often described as a divine weapon, yet many ancient texts hint at a power comparable to or even greater ...

MIT researchers analyzed an ancient Pompeii construction site to determine how the ancient Romans produced concrete that ...

From handcrafted artifacts to ancient-style jewelry and rare collectibles, these hidden bazaars are packed with treasures you won’t see in the tourist areas.

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Scientists have uncovered a construction site frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD at Pompeii, revealing ...