Ditch your plan of installing marble, granite, quartz or butcher block countertops so you can reimagine your kitchen ...

Concrete has been the backbone of construction for millennia, from the enduring structures of ancient Rome to today’s ...

See, ancient Roman concrete is much stronger than the modern stuff we use these days. Modern concrete is mainly based on Portland cement—which was created in England in the 19th century.

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.

Modern concrete starts to fall apart within decades – but ancient Roman structures are still standing strong after 2,000 years. Engineers have found an inclusion that helps ancient concrete self ...

Modern concrete, based on a material known as Portland cement, was developed in England in the 19th century and is the world’s most popular building material by far.