Uncover the story behind the Cloaca Maxima, Rome’s monumental sewer system built in the 6th century BC that defined ancient urban engineering.
The Cloaca Maxima: Rome’s Ancient Sewer That Shaped a Civilization
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Roman Infrastructure
Ostia: The Lifeline of Imperial Rome’s Maritime Trade
Uncover the story of Ostia, Rome’s ancient harbor, and its crucial role in feeding and fueling the empire.
Measuring Empire: Roman Surveyors and the Art of Land Division in the 1st Century AD
Uncover the precise work of Roman agrimensores in the 1st century AD—engineers who mapped, divided, and shaped the Roman countryside.
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.
Bridging the Waters: Constructing Roman Aqueducts in the 1st Century AD
Enter a Roman construction site of the 1st century AD to witness the engineering mastery behind the empire’s vast aqueduct network.
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 Architects of Water: Roman Engineers and the Construction of Aqueducts
Discover how Roman engineers in the 1st century AD built aqueducts—marvels of ancient technology that revolutionized urban life.
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.
