Pompeii’s ruins challenge Rome’s famous concrete recipe

Isotopic analysis confirmed that the workers in Pompeii relied on hot-mixing when making their concrete. Samples from the ...

Pompeii study suggests Rome’s iconic concrete was more complex than ancient texts claim

A preserved construction site at Pompeii is reshaping modern understanding of how Rome engineered its famously durable concrete.

Ancient Construction Site at Pompeii Sheds Light on Rome’s Miraculous Self-Healing Cement

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