Some stuff the ancient Romans were good at -- other stuff they weren't. In terms of the abstract sciences and literature, they were always in the …
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10 Cool Engineering Tricks the Romans Taught Us, Plus More on Ancient Structures
When it came to building or improving things, the ancient Romans really knew their stuff. Which cool engineering tricks did they pass along to us?
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Egyptian pyramids are a wonder that have left scientists and engineers scratching their heads. How did heavy rock slabs get placed — higher and …
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