Roman Aqueducts
The Ancients14 Elo 2025

Roman Aqueducts

How did Roman aqueducts help build an empire? They’re some of the most iconic structures from the ancient world — feats of engineering that transformed cities. But how exactly did Roman aqueducts work, and why were they so revolutionary?


Join Tristan Hughes and Dr Duncan Keenan-Jones as they explore the rise and reach of Roman aqueducts. From mountain springs to city fountains, discover how these stone channels powered urban life across the empire — supplying baths, homes, and temples. Discover how they were built, the technology behind them, and why they became essential to to the growth of Rome's ancient cityscape.


Click here for images of the Pont du Gard:

https://www.uzes-pontdugard.com/en/incontournables/le-pont-du-gard-joyau-romain/


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Roman Roads:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/29idUM2fYpgzCEYZVYRAkH

How to Survive in Ancient Rome:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JTitvxh96n2XflQQ7qwo4


Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan and the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

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