This story appears in the November/December 2016 issue of National Geographic History magazine ... to the sophistication and reach of the Roman aqueduct. Striding across the landscape from ...

Roman aqueducts, built to carry water to cities, are probably the most famous ancient systems. There are over 200,000 miles of oil pipeline in the U.S. alone, along with natural gas pipelines ...

The aqueduct, first built almost 2,000 years ago, was a vital part of Roman life in the Dorset town, supplying water for its public baths, fountains and wealthy households. Now the BU team has ...

What would Rome and the Roman Empire have been like without their aqueducts? What did these water bridges mean to their civilization? AICHER: The Romans could not have built cities as big as they ...

Oxford University study finds that lead pollution may have reduced intelligence levels by two to three points during the Pax ...

The engineering and design required to make these bridges span vast lengths is breath-taking, particularly when many are also ...

As they dug, archaeologists found a circular opening leading to some underground tunnels and identified the structure as an ancient Roman aqueduct. Photos show the eerie ruins. A view into the ...

underground structures were uncovered that point to the existence of an ancient aqueduct of Roman origin. The Borsacchio Reserve, known for its biodiversity and unique landscapes, has also proven to ...

Aqueducts were stone channels which were normally ... Comedies and tragedies were popular while other plays focused on Roman history. The first theatre that was permanently built was the Theatre ...