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<p>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?</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Click here for images of the Pont du Gard:</p><p><a href="https://www.uzes-pontdugard.com/en/incontournables/le-pont-du-gard-joyau-romain/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.uzes-pontdugard.com/en/incontournables/le-pont-du-gard-joyau-romain/</a></p><br><p>MORE</p><p>Roman Roads:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/29idUM2fYpgzCEYZVYRAkH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/29idUM2fYpgzCEYZVYRAkH</a></p><p>How to Survive in Ancient Rome:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JTitvxh96n2XflQQ7qwo4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JTitvxh96n2XflQQ7qwo4</a></p><br><p>Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan and the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.</p><p>All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds</p><p><em>The Ancients is a History Hit podcast.</em></p><br><p><strong>LIVE SHOW: Buy tickets for The Ancients at the London Podcast Festival here:</strong> <a href="https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/the-ancients-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/the-ancients-2/</a></p><br><p><strong>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at </strong><a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</u></strong></a><strong>.</strong> </p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>: </strong></p><p><a href="https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on</a></p>
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