This ancient technology underscores the Romans’ engineering prowess and raises questions about other potential innovations that might have been lost over time.

Ancient civilisations often created tools, structures, and systems so advanced they continue to baffle modern scientists and engineers.

The first vending machine was invented by an ancient Greek during the 1st century AD and was a holy water dispenser.

Roman, Egyptian, and Chinese civilizations had many different ingenious inventions. Chocolate was a big aphrodisiac for Mesoamerican civilizations and used for energy. The first earthquake ...

Throughout history, there has been a treasure trove of innovative ideas that have stood the test of time; the wheel, paper and other ancient inventions, continue to influence our lives today.

24/7 Tempo has compiled 25 ancient inventions you thought were modern by reviewing numerous articles and archaeological reports to determine the first incarnation of inventions that are still ...

The researchers suggest that ancient mines would’ve been the perfect environment for the invention of the wheel to develop—not necessarily because of the necessity of such a tool, but because ...

A Princeton course examines ancient engineering techniques and how they relate to modern engineering innovation. Pictured: Students in a fall break trip visit the Parthenon in Athens listen as ...

What do snow goggles, suspension bridges, and lacrosse have in common? They are all innovations that were created by Native Americans thousands of years ago that we still use today.

In the Middle Ages, the technology of the castle evolved by leaps and bounds. Engineers constructed some of the most spectacular buildings of all time in a dramatic arms- race.