Even though the first use of this incredible architectural invention predates even the earliest years of the Roman civilization, the arch truly became an essential structure in the general architecture paradigm once the Romans adapted it to their own designs. It was the Romans who first found a w...
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The ancient Egyptian civilization can be traced back to approximately 3000 BC and it lasted until 30 BC when it became part of the Roman Empire. Its long duration shows that the civilization was provided with all necessities, such as a good natural environment including water, fish, fertile soi...
Humans are naturally curious and creative, two traits that have led our species to many scientific and technological breakthroughs. Since our earliest ancestors bashed a rock on the ground to make the first sharp-edged tool, humans have continued to innovate. From the debut of the wheel to the...
In fact, the Romans built 55,000 miles of paved highways that led to Rome. They even used road signs and mile markers. The roads helped connect the empire and allowed for goods, soldiers and information to pass along quickly. Ancient Roman road ...
Ancient China created many inventions that are still used today, ranging from paper to clocks to silk. This lesson will explore some of the more...
The Egyptian civilization was born on the banks of the Nile River around 3150 BCE, when Upper and Lower Egypt were unified under the first Pharaoh. The civilization prospered for the next three millennia till it ceased to exist around 31 BCE, when it was conquered by the powerful Roman empir...
Imagine modern civilization without having a sense of time. Depending on your point of view, this is either wonderful or horrible. Humans have used devices to measure time for thousands of years – the currentsystemof time measurement, based on 60 seconds to the minute and 60 minutes to the...
The Romans’ ingenuity went far beyond their well-known architectural achievements, with their innovations in everyday conveniences — like those we’ve briefly described here — remaining important in our modern world. These inventions highlight the lasting legacy of the Roman civilization and show ...
In Phoenician times, purple garments were markers of elite status. The Roman emperor Nero made the association official when he declared the color off-limits to anyone but himself, an edict that gave rise to the term "royal purple." The exclusive hue came from a dye the Phoenicians ...