As many cities do, Rome has that hustle and bustle feel to it. Constant sirens, people talking, cars honking, and of course, construction. There is no escape from scaffolding, large machines, barriers, and everything that comes with a construction sight when in Rome. many times you are even rerouted around construction sites. Most of this has to do with the restoration of buildings. This year many of the church's facades were getting cleaned. There is lots of scaffolding an

Not only did the Romans use the aqueduct system, but they also perfected the sewage and drainage system. Knowing that the aqueducts were feeding so much water into the city, there had to be a way to drain it out. So they made a drainage system that was underground. Its main purpose was to move the surface water that had already been used for baths, fountains, drinking water, and bathrooms, away from the city. The largest sewer system that is still in use today is the Cloaca

Ancient Rome used mainly natural sunlight as the primary light source. The best example of this is the pantheon. The oculus found in the center of its dome acts as the primary light source. But the pantheon was not the only one that did this. In the Domus Aurea’s octagonal room there is also an oculus. There are also windows in the tops of the walls that connect to the adjoining rooms. These windows allow for light to travel from the oculus into the rooms. This was a great wa

Romans were known for how they solved problems with their architecture. From the beginning they used many techniques that led to making many incredible things. But some of these techniques they adopted from others, like the Etruscans. An example of this is the stone arch. The Romans may not have invented it, but they seemed to perfect it. This detail is seen all over Rome. The colosseum, the aqueducts, bridges, vaults, and so many more places all use these arches. One thing t

The Romans are well known for their innovative designs, especially how they have used water. One of the most impressive examples of this is the Roman Aqueducts. They are a gravity fed water distribution system. With eleven original aqueducts, the Romans were able to make water an everyday commodity and not just a rarity. But how did they do it? They started at the tops of hills where they were able to find mountain springs as a source of water. The Aqueduct channels then dec