Rome had as many as 11 aqueduct systems, the most ancient of which was the mile-long ... Rome’s Cloaca Maxima sewer, which flowed into the Tiber River, became the model for urban sanitation.

While excavating an ancient sewer system called “Cloaca Maxima,” archaeologists ... The sculpture was soon revealed to be a nearly seven-foot-tall Roman statue of the god Hermes.

We asked Aicher, author of "Guide to the Aqueducts of Ancient Rome," about the Romans' sophisticated water distribution system, including its elegant aqueducts. Here's what he told us: NOVA ...

During recent excavations in the ancient city ... team found a sewage system starting from the north city gate, extending through the north street, west street, Roman bath, and library.

Despite this foul-smelling atmosphere, the ancient Romans are widely admired for what appears to be an enormous commitment to hygiene and public health. We know they built vast sewer systems, such as ...

By the first century, however, the need for capable men to run Rome’s vast empire was slowly eroding the old social barriers. The social structure of ancient ... involved a system of patronage.