Evidence of seismic damages on ancient Roman buildings at Ostia: An arch mechanics approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2018.07.006
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, we present archaeological evidence of seismic damage in the ancient Roman town of Ostia and we perform structural analysis on damaged buildings based on the application of the principles of arch… read more here.
Keywords: evidence seismic; arch mechanics; seismic damages; ancient roman ... See more keywords
Discovery of ancient Roman "highway" reveals geomorphic changes in karst environments during historic times
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0194939
Abstract: Sinkholes are a well-known geologic hazard but their past occurrence, useful for subsidence risk prediction, is difficult to define, especially for ancient historic times. Consequently, our knowledge about Holocene carbonate landscapes is often limited. A… read more here.
Keywords: roman highway; roman; historic times; discovery ancient ... See more keywords
Division of labor, specialization and diversity in the ancient Roman cities: A quantitative approach to Latin epigraphy
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269869
Abstract: Recent empirical studies on the division of labor in modern cities indicate a complex web of relationships between sectoral specialization of cities and their productivity on one hand and sectoral diversification and resilience on the… read more here.
Keywords: division; ancient roman; specialization; division labor ... See more keywords
The Ancient Roman Family in the Context of Antiquity
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DOI: 10.15633/pch.3621
Abstract: This article discusses the every-day family life in ancient Rome and its functioning throughout the period of royal, republican, and imperial Rome. The article draws attention to the roles played by Roman family members of antiquity. Positive values cultivated by the… read more here.
Keywords: family; family context; roman family; context antiquity ... See more keywords