Explore the rise and fall of one of history's greatest empires, examining its culture, politics, and influence on the modern world.
Roman engineering made city life smoother and safer. Aqueducts, roads, sewers, and stadiums set the standard for urban planning.
Today, we use concrete, arches, and city grids—borrowed straight from Roman innovations.
Knowing how the Romans solved big problems helps us build better cities today.
Modern bridges and tunnels using Roman-style arches.
Water systems inspired by ancient aqueducts.