Rome was one of the most powerful nations in ancient history. Through its naval and land militaristic might, innovative technologies, civil defense, prosperous trade, geographic superiority, and governmental support, Rome dominated most of the known world in what was one of the greatest empires in history. Great power lay in the nation's ability to dominate the naval domain. Their innovative thinking allowed them to defeat the Carthaginians, previously the dominant naval force in the region, and take full control of the Mediterranean Sea (“Explaining the”, 2009). The Romans took ships from many other nations and improved them, one such ship was the trireme, a three ship. With incredible ideas and architectural feats unfathomable at the time, Rome propelled itself into a new, more modern era (“Explaining the”, 2009). . Concrete allowed the Romans to build structures unimaginable with other building materials. The strength of Roman concrete allowed structures not only to be larger and heavier, but also to withstand the passage of time. Many of Rome's concrete structures still exist today (tab 9). Roman aqueducts provided Rome with drinking water, an inland sewer system to remove the city's waste and sewage, and enough water for the public baths, where most of the Romans' leisure time took place . Most of the eleven aqueducts that supplied Rome with water, approximately 260 miles, were deep underground, and nearly 30 miles of the system were located above ground, in the form of monumental crossroads, bridges, and arches. The aqueducts required near-constant care, which was provided by a professional conservator and slaves (“Roman Aqueducts,” 2016). The first form of newspaper, called Acta Diurna, or “daily acts,” allowed the people to learn about the government. These messages were carved into metal or stone and posted in high-traffic locations and contained information such as military victories, birth and death notices, lists of gladiator games or battles, and stories of human interest. An Acta Senatus was also printed, containing information on the Senate's deliberations (Andrews, 2012). In addition to being innovative in civil technology, the Romans were also very innovative in their