Construction began in AD 142 at the order of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, and took about 12 years to complete. Antoninus Pius never visited Britain, whereas his predecessor Hadrian did. Pressure from the Caledonians may have led Antoninus to send th...

The Falkirk Wheel is a remarkable piece of engineering located in Falkirk, Scotland. This unique structure is the world's only rotating boat lift and serves as a vital link between the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal. It was opened in 2002 ...