In this video, we walk through Rome to explore its many beautiful fountains and aqueducts, absorbing the role they played in the ancient metropolis’ struggles with enemies, its engineering innovations, and its artisans’ decorative talent.

We also learn which fountains offer potable water – handy to keep in mind for those hot days when it’s possible to travel once again to the Eternal City.

View the original video here.

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