Rome's Genius: Engineering an Empire

About This Podcast

Did you know ancient Romans had more fresh water per person than many modern cities did until the 19th century? This episode uncovers the revolutionary engineering behind Rome's aqueducts, millennia-lasting roads, and the Pantheon's enduring concrete dome, while also exploring daily life innovations like central heating, advanced legal codes, and the invention of the modern book. Discover how these ancient marvels were not just historical footnotes but the foundational blueprints for modern infrastructure, law, and even how we access information today. How did a civilization without computers build a world that continues to shape our own?