We asked Aicher, author of "Guide to the Aqueducts of Ancient Rome," about the Romans' sophisticated ... What did these water bridges mean to their civilization? AICHER: The Romans could not ...

Ancient masters of engineering, aqueduct builders created a vast network of pipes, channels, and bridges to bring water to Rome, creating in the process an enduring symbol of Roman civilization ...

A cross inlaid in the floor of a library marks the spot where Indiana Jones has to dig to access the ancient catacombs of ... To find catacombs, go to Rome, home of some of the oldest and longest ...

The Pantheon in Rome has stood for nearly 2,000 years ... This discovery explains why ancient seawalls and structures exposed to harsh conditions for centuries have remained intact while modern ...

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Rome and Ostia to this day are dotted with remnants of ancient Jewish history: a menorah on the bas-relief of the first-century Arch of Titus, commemorating the emperor’s sacking of Jerusalem ...

ROME, Italy (CNN)-- The Italian capital Rome ... were also coordinating the removal of two barges that crashed against bridges after breaking their moorings on Friday. Italian media report that ...