Ancient History: Rome

Explore the rise and fall of one of history's greatest empires, examining its culture, politics, and influence on the modern world.

Practical Applications

Engineering and Urban Planning

The Roman Blueprint

Roman engineering made city life smoother and safer. Aqueducts, roads, sewers, and stadiums set the standard for urban planning.

Lasting Designs

Today, we use concrete, arches, and city grids—borrowed straight from Roman innovations.

Why This Matters

Knowing how the Romans solved big problems helps us build better cities today.

Examples

  • Modern bridges and tunnels using Roman-style arches.

  • Water systems inspired by ancient aqueducts.