Spain is famous for its sun-soaked beaches, Moorish architecture, and Gothic cathedrals, but its roots stretch even deeper. Beneath the surface (and sometimes right in plain view), you'll find the ...

With one of the largest and most significant empires in history, the Romans ruled territories across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East for more than a thousand years. Their legacy lives on ...

Is the Roman Empire on your mind? If so, France should be on your list of must-visit destinations! Having been inhabited by the Romans for many centuries, France became the birthplace of several Roman ...

The Segovia aqueduct was a statement of intent from Rome to its conquered subjects in Hispania. After two centuries of conflict, Augustus finally succeeded in annexing the Iberian Peninsula to the ...

Historical sights beckon visitors throughout Europe and the German state of Rheinland-Pfalz is no exception, with its numerous castles and palaces that tell the stories of medieval ruling families and ...

Aqueducts are very impressive examples of the art of construction in the Roman Empire. Even today, they still provide us with new insights into aesthetic, practical, and technical aspects of ...

Road construction in Limoges uncovered a ventilation shaft and underground tunnels built by the ancient Romans as an aqueduct. Photo from F. Devevey and Inrap During construction work in a city of ...

Some ancient Roman sites get all the glory. Ephesus, Pompeii, the Colosseum… these guys are household names and are visited by millions every year. So you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re the only ...

The Aqua Marcia was the longest of the city’s aqueducts, running nearly 60 miles from the countryside to the heart of ancient Rome. We followed its course, above and below ground. The stone arches ...

Right after their famous roads and imposing gladiatorial arenas, the ancient Romans are perhaps best known for their public baths and enduring aqueducts. New research sheds light on these structures ...

Spain has a gift for making ancient history feel unexpectedly close. In some countries, Roman remains sit outside town like a homework assignment you promise yourself you will appreciate once you get ...