Why Is So Much Of Ancient Rome Still Standing?

This Timeline documentary asks why so much of ancient Rome is still standing after two thousand years. The answer lies largely in Roman concrete, a revolutionary material that gave the empire its lasting monuments. The film explores how this ingenious building technique worked and why it outlasted the civilisation that invented it. For lovers of history and engineering, it is a fascinating look at Rome's enduring genius. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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