Greek Reporter

Ancient Laodicea Sees Water Flow Beneath Roman Bridge After 1,300 Years

Water is flowing again beneath the Roman Asopos Bridge at the ancient Greek city of Laodicea in Turkey after 1,300 years.
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Roman bridges: engineering mastery, durability, and the legacy of stone arches

This video explores the evolution of Roman bridge construction, from early wooden designs like the Pons Sublicius to the monumental stone arches that still endure today. It examines the engineering ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Rome’s Ancient Arch of Constantine Has Been Struck by Lightning

Pieces of the Arch of Constantine came loose during a thunderstorm on September 3. Alberto Lingria / Xinhua via Getty Images During a storm on September 3, lightning struck Rome’s Arch of Constantine, ...
Reuters

Ancient Roman Arch of Constantine damaged by lightning

ROME, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The Arch of Constantine, a giant ancient Roman arch next to the Colosseum, was damaged after a violent storm hit Rome, conservation authorities said on Tuesday. In a statement ...