Have you ever wondered how advanced our ancestors really were? While we often picture ancient civilizations as primitive societies struggling with basic tools, the reality is far more fascinating. Scattered across the globe lie remnants of technologies so sophisticated that they wouldn’t be replicated or understood until centuries later. From self-healing concrete to ancient computers ...
Every generation thinks it stands at the peak of ingenuity – until history taps us on the shoulder. Across museums, seabeds, and mountain fortresses lie inventions that shrug off modern reverse engineering. We can model them, simulate them, even improvise near-misses, yet the originals still keep a crucial step offstage. This isn’t about romance ...
Walking through the ruins of ancient Rome today, you’re witnessing something that defies modern understanding of construction materials. The Pantheon’s massive dome, completed around 1,900 years ago, still stands proud against the sky. Roman aqueducts continue to channel water across landscapes. Harbor structures built during Caesar’s time remain solid beneath Mediterranean waves. How did ancient ...
Leander McCabe Maritz, BA (Law) English & Philosophy
