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HISTORY123 - Ancient Roman Aqueducts

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My previous blog on the history of ancient Roman roads introduced me to another subject of incredible Roman engineering and construction , aqueducts , which I could hardly wait to explore.  So, this blog will cover the history of ancient Roman aqueducts.   After a short introduction, I will start with water management systems before the Romans; then the history of Roman aqueducts to include those built for the Roman capital, the city of Rome; aqueducts across the Roman Empire, with examples; engineering and construction; inspection and maintenance; management; water uses; decline and legacy; and conclusions . As usual, I will list my principal sources at the end.   Introduction The Ancient Romans constructed aqueducts in their capital city of Rome, throughout their  Republic . and later  Empire , to bring water from outside sources into cities and towns.  Aqueduct water supplied public baths, latrines, fountain...
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HISTORY122 - Ancient Roman Roads

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My last blog on the history of road signs introduced me to the awesome road system of the ancient Romans.  Right then, I knew that was my next blog subject.   After an introduction, that includes a short history of Rome’s growth, I will discuss the history of the Roman road system: Why the Roman Road System was so Important , Construction and Engineering, Infrastructure and Road Services, Vehicles and Transportation, Decline and Legacy, and Conclusions.   As usual, I will list my principal sources at the end.   Introduction The history of Roman roads began with the Roman Republic’s military expansion in the 4 th century BC  and resulted in a vast, highly engineered network that was crucial to maintaining and administering the Roman Empire. To put the history of Roman roads in perspective, here is a short summary of the growth of Rome. Rome was founded around 753 BC as a small settlement, a monarchy.  In 509 BC ., t he monarch...
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