Fig. 1 Pont du Gard side view (photo P. Hunt, 2015) By David S. Spain, Ph.D. – One of the favorite examples of Roman aqueduct technology is the famous Pont du Gard in southern France. The arcaded Pont du Gard is part of the 50 km long aqueduct from springs […]
By Patrick Hunt -Â Almost any informed list of the most famous historic buildings of the world will include the Pantheon of Rome. Its longevity since the mid-second century is important but not the most important reason why; its grandeur and size are staggering, even more so when one one […]