The hypocaust system was a heating system used in wealthy Roman homes and Roman baths and the closest thing to central heating today.... Read more

The Romans were the first to use sophisticated technology to mine for mineral deposits such as iron, copper, tin, lead or gold..... Read more

Rome was the first civilization to use water extensively in its cities. Romans had fountains, public and private baths, restrooms... Read more

The quality of the Roman concrete was excellent and the buildings and monuments still standing today are a testament to the strength... Read more