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Romans Early form of Newspaper

Romans often inscribed news of current affairs unto stones,
1 papyri, or metal slabs, which were placed in public places and was
called Acta Diurna or 'daily acts' as early as 131 B.C.

Using Arches to Build Structures

The Romans developed the architectural arch to allow them to build
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bridges. large buildings, and better aqueducts. The arch creates a
strong passage underneath to support heavy structures.

3 ROMAN NUMERALS
Roman Numerals originated in ancient Rome. The numbers
in the system are represented by combinations of letters
from the Latin alphabet.

Modern Plumbing and Sanitary Management 4

Romans were very knowledgeable when it came to civil
engineering and their engineering excellence is highlighted
by their sewage and sanitary plumbing services.

The Hypocaust System

5 The hypocaust system was a heating mechanism somewhat similar to modern-day
central heating, or radiant floor heating. These systems distributed heat from an
underground fire throughout a space beneath the floor raised by a series of concrete
pillars.

Aqueducts
Romans built aqueducts to bring fresh water in from 6
neighboring sources into their growing cities and towns.

7 The First Surgical Tools

Romans used tools such as forceps, syringes, scalpels, and bone
saws made by specialist manufacturers that resemble their
21st-century equivalents.

Developing Concrete to Strengthen Roman Buildings

Romans were the first ones to use this material in a widespread manner
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and they used a mixture of volcanic ash, lime, and seawater, they developed
a mix that they used to add structural integrity to their buildings.

9 Roads That Can Withstand Time

Romans built roads that weren't just a mixture of gravel and rocks. They
used a combination of dirt and gravel with bricks made from hardened
volcanic lava or granite, making the road immensely strong.

The Codex: The First Bound Book 10

As you can imagine, writings were difficult to
transport, brittle in nature, and challenging to store.

Agbuya, Christine Joy

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