The ancient Romans were revered for their architectural prowess, and their aqueducts remain a testament to their engineering acumen. As we face modern-day challenges of water scarcity in ...

New York City is often seen as the epitome of modern life yet much of its design and architecture is rooted in ancient Rome ...

The 4th-century baptistery of Santa Restituta reveals ancient Greek and Roman remains and glittering early Christian mosaics. A visit to Underground Naples (Napoli Sotterranea) reveals the complex ...

Most holidaymakers are aware of the 'shoulder season'. The expression refers to the months on either side of the peak summer ...

In 1972, the abandoned Electric Bridge, called Ohio’s most pictured white elephant, was placed on the National Register of ...

One of the longest ancient Roman aqueducts in the Mediterranean is preserved in excellent condition in Heraklion, capital of ...

This emperor had a decadent grotto by the sea—what was inside? This emperor had a decadent grotto by the sea—what was inside? Did ancient Romans collect fossils? New discovery offers a clue. Did ...

Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of a massive Roman council hall in Turkey – and the site holds carvings linked to early Christian worship. The discovery, found in the ancient city of ...

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Firefighters hoisted to a frightened dog to safety after it became stranded on a structural beam in the middle of the swiftly flowing California Aqueduct in Phelan on Thursday, Sept 4. The distressed ...

Welcome to the 2025 Library Design Showcase, American Libraries’ annual celebration of new and renovated libraries throughout North America. Today’s libraries are places where people from diverse ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers knew they'd need contributions from their wide receiver not named DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin III in order to win their Week 1 game over the New York Jets, though Roman Wilson ...