Rome Beneath the Waves: How Ancient Engineers Conquered the Sea

Rome Beneath the Waves: How Ancient Engineers Conquered the Sea

Two thousand years ago, the Roman Empire was not only dominating vast territories on land but was also achieving what to many seemed impossible—engineering feats beneath the surface of the sea. Without oxygen tanks, modern wetsuits, or high-tech diving gear, the Romans designed and built underwater structures that would challenge even 21st-century architects. From harbors constructed directly on the sea floor to experimental diving methods, thei…