Roman Civilization

Roman and Greek achievements in science and technology were closely intertwined
but somewhat Roman had more focused on engineering. Roman used and copied Greek
Science, monumental architectural styles, sculpture and drama.

1. Romans are the first to set an arch on top of tall

pedestal. These arches went on to become pivotal
engineering constructions that the foundation for
building bridges, aqueducts, sewer, amphitheater
and coliseum

2. The first Roman aqueducts were built around 312

BC and from then on took off as an engineering
marvel that used the downhill flow of water to supply
the city centers.

3. Roman numerals originated in ancient Rome.

Constituting one of the most popular numbering
systems still in use today, the first use of these
numbers dates back to somewhere between 900 and
800 BC. 

4. Rome was the first to establish a sophisticated

system of circulating written news which it published
the Acta Diurna (“Daily Events”). The majority of the
content in the Acta Diurna usually comprised of
political news, trials, military campaigns, executions
and major scandals.

5. The revolutionary concrete developed by the

Romans helped to build impeccable and lasting
structures, playing a huge part in the architectural
accession of ancient Rome.