In 1st century AD Rome, the Vigiles safeguarded the city from fires and crime, serving as its first professional emergency service.
The Vigiles of Rome: Firefighters and Watchmen of the Eternal City
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Roman Infrastructure
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.
Building the Flaminian Way: The Lifeline of Ancient Rome
Discover how the Flaminian Way united Rome with its northern provinces, enabling trade, military movements, and cultural exchange.
The Roman Aqueducts: Engineering Marvels That Shaped an Empire
Discover how the Roman aqueducts revolutionized urban life by providing a steady water supply to cities across the empire.
