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Roman Concrete Strikes Back: The Secret to Its Eternal Strength!

Roman Concrete Strikes Back: The Secret to Its Eternal Strength!

Update: 2025-03-22

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Ancient Roman concrete: what made it so strong? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle break down new discoveries on its self-healing properties, Vitruvius’ architectural wisdom, and why modern engineers are taking notes. Science, history, and a little fun!

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Roman Concrete Strikes Back: The Secret to Its Eternal Strength!

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