The mystery of 2,000-year-old Roman concrete was "solved by scientists". It turns out seawater makes ancient concrete stronger, so it lasts while modern structures crumble into the sea. Roman concrete used for ancient sea walls was made by mixing lime, seawater, volcanic ash and rock. Elements in the ash react…
This is a very interesting ancient history post about youth subculture and fandoms in the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine Empire, also referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantium, was the continuation of the Roman Empire primarily in its eastern provinces during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, when its capital city was Constantinople. It survived the fragmentation and fall of…
Welcome to this collection of Greek and Roman mythology memes and tweets! From the heroic deeds of Hercules to the mischievous pranks of Hermes, the stories of these ancient gods and goddesses have captivated people for centuries. But now, we're bringing a new twist to these age-old tales with the…
