Scientists studied a Roman shipwreck, Ilovik-Parzine 1, and found that its black coating holds clues about where it was built ...
Flecks of pollen embedded in the ship’s ancient waterproofing material contained evidence of the ship’s many stops along the ...
The secrets of waterproofing ancient Roman ships to withstand long and harsh sea voyages have finally been revealed.
We put three waterproof patch and seal tapes to the test to see which ones had the strength, hold, and flexibility to manage ...
Researchers looked at pollen trapped in the waterproofing layers of the long sunken Roman Republic ship to find proof of this ...
Researchers studying the 2,200-year-old Ilovik–Paržine 1 shipwreck off Croatia have uncovered a rare mix of pine tar and beeswax used for waterproofing. The coating preserved pollen, allowing ...
The surprisingly sophisticated shipbuilding and repair techniques supported ancient navies across the Adriatic Sea.