Hot-mixed Roman concrete used quicklime “healing” clasts that seal cracks over time, explaining Pompeii’s long‑lasting ...

A scientist who figured out the secret behind ancient Rome's self-repairing concrete has recently confirmed his theory at a ...

The Colosseum, inaugurated in A.D. 80, seated 50,000 and hosted gladiatorial games, ritual animal hunts, parades and executions. Tiziana Fabi / AFP / Getty Images The Romans started making concrete ...

Rome is world-famous for its iconic monuments such as the Colosseum, Saint Peter's Basilica and the Trevi Fountain. But the Eternal City also hides little-known treasures, often far from the tourist ...

Hidden under Rome’s streets, ancient aqueducts, quarries, catacombs, and bunkers reveal a layered city still operating below ground.

What is it like to enter Rome's Colosseum like an emperor? Well, visitors can get an idea later this month when the Commodus Passage opens to the public after a restoration. The underground tunnel ...

Every year, millions of tourists make their way to Rome to take in some of the world’s oldest and most revered landmarks. They move from attraction to attraction with their guide maps and their ...

The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the boundaries of technology. It exhibited Rome’s vast wealth and power. Roman leaders spread the ...