Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rome was far more than just a ruthless empire of conquest; it was the world’s first high-tech superpower, pioneering innovations that remain the bedrock of modern civilization. From the "miracle" volcanic concrete of the Pantheon, which remains the largest unreinforced dome in the world, to the sophisticated aqueducts that still dictate how cities like New York manage water today, Roman engineering solved urban problems nearly two millennia before the industrial revolution.
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Rome was far more than just a ruthless empire of conquest; it was the world’s first high-tech superpower, pioneering innovations that remain the bedrock of modern civilization. From the "miracle" volcanic concrete of the Pantheon, which remains the largest unreinforced dome in the world, to the sophisticated aqueducts that still dictate how cities like New York manage water today, Roman engineering solved urban problems nearly two millennia before the industrial revolution.
Welcome to Progress - the home of engineering marvels, space exploration and history's greatest inventions. From rockets that took us to the stars to the world's most advanced military vessels, we'll be bringing you world-class documentaries every week.
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