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Topic Title: The secret ingredient in Roman concrete that means buildings can last for millennia
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Created On: 01/06/2023 01:24 PM
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 01/08/2023 11:14 AM
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tom

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Place names don't change much. The ancient Romans mined their cement (volcanic ash) near present day Pozzuoli, Italy. Even now, materials that exhibit cementicious properties are described as pozzolanic. Great word.

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