For the adventurous, pots allow for growing almost any rose you want. You could encourage a large climber to grow as a shrub ...

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A unique archaeological site at Pompeii, Italy, reveals the secrets of peculiarly durable Roman building materials.

Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a workshop that combined two elements that allowed the concrete to “heal” itself.

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New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability.

New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...

Back in 2023, we reported on MIT scientists’ conclusion that the ancient Romans employed “hot mixing” with quicklime, among other strategies, to make their famous concrete, giving the material ...

A villa in Pompeii has survived two thousand years and is still well preserved. Image via Wiki Commons. Concrete was the foundation of the Roman Empire. For centuries, researchers have tried to ...

Hypertufa containers are porous, rock-like planters that you can make at home. The basic ingredients include Portland cement, peat moss, and either vermiculite or perlite. Mix the dry ingredients ...