Water theft in ancient Rome: illegal taps and public fights reveal a lesser-known but persistent challenge in urban life. Water theft, or the unauthorized tapping into public water supplies, was a ser...
Roman apartment fires were a constant danger in ancient Rome, mainly because of the way insulae—the multi-story apartment buildings that housed most of the city's urban population—were designed and bu...
When you think about ancient urban life, Roman toilets might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, these ancient sanitation systems reveal a surprising amount about Roman society.
Pompeii is one of the most amazing archaeological sites from ancient times. After the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, this Roman city was buried under volcanic ash, preserving it for us to explor...
What Romans Did With Trash (And Why It Worked) explores a surprisingly advanced aspect of Roman civilization: waste management. Roman trash disposal was not just about getting rid of garbage—it was a ...
Roman public toilets, known as foricae, were an essential part of city life in Ancient Rome. These shared latrines not only fulfilled a practical purpose but also served as social gathering places whe...
Popular images of Roman kitchens often evoke scenes of bustling culinary activity within elegant atriums or lavish villas. These depictions suggest a clean, orderly space where cooks prepare diverse m...
Sanitation and cleanliness in ancient Rome were more than just nice-to-haves; they were crucial for the city's survival and growth. As one of the largest cities of its time, Rome relied on a complex s...
Discover how 2,000-year-old Roman engineering principles continue to influence modern urban development and provide solutions to today's most pressing infrastructure challenges.
