Ancient Greek inventions included remarkable automata and the Antikythera Mechanism, but many of their engineers' innovations ...
Throughout history, numerous ancient technologies have left researchers and historians pondering the true capabilities of early civilizations. Were they more advanced than we give them credit for? By ...
Throughout history, there has been a treasure trove of innovative ideas that have stood the test of time; the wheel, paper and other ancient inventions, continue to influence our lives today.
The ingenuity of the construction techniques used by Greek builders 2,000 years ago continues to dazzle the world. What did these ancient engineers get right? And how does looking to the past help ...
Many theories have tried to explain when and where the wheel and axle were first invented. A new study examines a relatively recent theory that miners in the Carpathian Mountains created the first ...
Since the earliest civilizations, humans have needed walls to protect them. From rudimentary walls around early towns and cities to vast fortresses and castles, culminating in one of the greatest ...
Concrete is an incredibly useful and versatile building material on which not only today’s societies, but also the ancient Roman Empire was built. To this day Roman concrete structures can be found in ...