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The ancient Roman architect Vitruvius defined the principles of strength, utility, and beauty with his monumental work, 'De ...
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ZME Science on MSNWhat if the Secret to Sustainable Cities Was Buried in Roman Cement?“Studying Roman concrete can teach us how to use materials in a way that can maximize the longevity of our structures, ...
Apollodorus of Damascus, the Greek architectural genius who built Emperor Trajan’s Rome, from his Column to the longest ...
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Interesting Engineering on MSN450 million-year-old trilobite fossil used as magical amulet found in Roman dumpThe discovery suggests that Romans possibly believed fossils carried supernatural powers that could protect them from unknown ...
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Interesting Engineering on MSNGoogle AI makes breakthrough to crack Roman texts to unearth secrets of the pastThe new AI system offers researchers a powerful way to decode fragmented texts and better understand everyday life in ancient ...
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Smithsonian Magazine on MSNAthens Is Reviving a 2,000-Year-Old Roman Aqueduct to Deliver Water to the City Amid Prolonged DroughtsWith the capital's reservoirs approaching historic lows, officials are turning to ancient engineering to conserve potable ...
Engineers believe Hadrian’s Aqueduct, which was constructed in the second century, can help the city conserve dwindling water ...
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How the Walls of Constantinople Became One of History's Most Formidable DefensesThe Walls of Constantinople stand as one of history’s greatest feats of military engineering, an impenetrable fortress that protected the Byzantine capital for over a thousand years. Built by the ...
Imagine concrete that not only survives wildfires and extreme weather, but heals itself and absorbs carbon from the air.
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Live Science on MSNPristine Etruscan tomb discovered in Italy contains more than 100 untouched artifactsArchaeologists in Italy have discovered a rare 2,600-year-old Etruscan tomb that somehow escaped looters over the centuries.
Google DeepMind’s Aeneas AI predicts missing Latin inscription text, dates and origins with precision, unlocking lost Roman secrets.
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ZME Science on MSNAthens Is Tapping a 2,000-Year-Old Roman Aqueduct To Help Survive a MegadroughtBeneath a public square in Athens lies an engineering marvel that has been dormant for centuries. A part of it passes under a ...
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