How ancient Roman concrete — used to build famous sites like the Pantheon — has survived over the millennia has baffled scientists for a long time.

Roman concrete's durability comes from a combination of its ingredients and production methods.

In a new study, researchers found a key ingredient in durable Roman concrete that could make today's buildings last longer.

Enrique Del Rey Castillo has spent years testing how local materials can serve as sustainable alternatives. Scientist makes ...

Was Roman Concrete Especially Durable or Is Modern Concrete Exceptionally Crappy? Researchers examine Roman concrete's self-healing properties, but there are other factors at work here.

It happened with the ancient Roman sea walls – and now, scientists have discovered the process at work in the walls of a nuclear reactor.

Calcium is a binding agent in Roman concrete, which makes it remarkably strong. Figuring out where it came from was the key to solving this architectural mystery.

Roman concrete was introduced in the 3rd century BC, proving revolutionary. Also called opus caementicium, its three primary ingredients were lime, volcanic ash and water.

Scientists believe they have finally discovered the secret to Roman concrete and why it has lasted thousands of years.

Concrete is an incredibly useful and versatile building material on which not only today’s societies, but also the ancient Roman Empire was built. To this day Roman concrete structures can be ...