History

Technologies of the Roman Empire Ahead of Their Time

It's safe to say that the Romans had one of the most sophisticated cultures in antiquity. The development of cutting-edge technology made it feasible for the empire to grow in terms of population, wealth, and power.

By Hrothsige Frithowulf
A view of the Cloaca Maxima as it appeared in 1814. Oil on canvas by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg
A view of the Cloaca Maxima as it appeared in 1814. Oil on canvas by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg. Source: National Gallery of Art

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