New research suggests the Romans used a method known as "hot mixing" to produce self-healing concrete, which allowed them to ...

From the iconic Colosseum in Rome to Hadrian’s Wall all the way in England, there’s one question most people must ask ...

A construction site in Pompeii that was being worked on until the eruption of Vesuvius has been discovered, unlocking hidden details about the construction – and politics – in the ancient city.

The only snag was that this didn’t match the recipe as described in historical texts. Now the same team is back with a fresh ...

Scientists excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen in time by the eruption of Italy's ...

Archaeologists undertaking excavations on Insula 10 (Regio IX)—a central area of the city of Pompeii—have discovered an ancient Roman construction site. The discovery is significant for our ...

''This explains why they (the ancient Romans) were able to build these great amphitheaters, aqueducts, and works that we see all over the ancient Mediterranean. So, the small city of Pompeii helps us ...

Concrete was the foundation of the ancient Roman empire. It enabled Rome's storied architectural revolution as well as the ...

Construction workers came across an "exceptionally preserved" marble statue during a job in the city of Varna in Bulgaria. The Varna Regional Museum of History announced the find in a Facebook post on ...

DURRES, Albania – A redevelopment project in this Albanian town has been halted after construction work discovered a 6th-century tomb. Officials hailed the delay as a landmark decision in this ...

The evolution of tools from ancient times to the digital age illustrates a remarkable journey of human ingenuity. Early construction instruments like simple levers, pulleys, and cranes laid the ...