Uncover the precise work of Roman agrimensores in the 1st century AD—engineers who mapped, divided, and shaped the Roman countryside.
Measuring Empire: Roman Surveyors and the Art of Land Division in the 1st Century AD
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Roman Inventions and Technology
Building Rome’s Naval Might: Inside a Roman Shipyard in the 1st Century AD
Explore the world of Roman shipbuilding in the 1st century AD, where skilled craftsmen constructed the warships and merchant vessels that fueled empire.
Fighting Flames in the Eternal City: Roman Fire Brigades in the 1st Century AD
Uncover how Rome’s Vigiles, the ancient firefighters, battled blazes and protected the city’s dense neighborhoods in the 1st century AD.
Forging the Empire: Roman Blacksmiths and Metalworking in the 1st Century AD
Step into a Roman blacksmith workshop of the 1st century AD, where skilled metalworkers forged tools, weapons, and the strength of an empire.
The Cursus Publicus: Rome’s Remarkable Postal Network in the 1st Century AD
Discover how the Roman Empire used the cursus publicus—its state-run courier system—to connect cities, governors, and emperors across vast distances.
The Roman Apothecary: Healing with Herbs and Science in the 1st Century AD
Step inside a Roman apothecary of the 1st century AD and discover how ancient pharmacists mixed herbs and knowledge to treat the empire.
Fighting Flames in Ancient Rome: The Vigiles and Urban Firefighting in the 1st Century AD
Meet the Vigiles, Rome’s ancient fire brigade, who battled urban blazes and kept the Eternal City safe in the 1st century AD.
Paving the Empire: The Engineering Genius Behind Roman Roads in the 1st Century BCE
How Roman roads were built in the 1st century BCE—exploring their design, labor, and impact on Rome’s military and economic dominance.
Cursus Publicus: The Roman Postal System That Connected an Empire
In the 1st century AD, Rome’s Cursus Publicus revolutionized communication—linking the empire through relay stations, couriers, and roads.
The Cloaca Maxima: Engineering Rome’s First Great Infrastructure
Built in the 6th century BCE, the Cloaca Maxima was Rome’s first major sewer—laying the groundwork for urban sanitation and engineering greatness.
