University of Exeter archaeologists have discovered a Roman fort in South East Cornwall, England. Dating back to the first century AD, this is only the third Roman fort ever to have been found in the county. The team believes its location, close to a silver mine, may be significant in shedding light on the history of the Romans in Cornwall. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Parts of a giant, exquisitely-carved marble sculpture depicting the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius have been found at an archaeological site in Turkey. picked by topofall 1 year ago

A team of archaeologists using sonar technology to scan the seabed have discovered a "graveyard" of five pristine ancient Roman shipwrecks off the small Italian island of Ventotene. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

There are some DIY projects that are cool, some that are useful, and then there are others -- like the full-running Origami V-12 four-stroke engine -- that are simply awesome. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Laden with delicacies such as stuffed dormice, peacock rissoles and sweet chestnuts, these plates and bowls would once have taken pride of place on a wealthy Roman's dining table. Now, nearly 2,000 years later, the haul of 19 pieces of bronze tableware is offering a glimpse into life in the final days of Roman Britain. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The left engine of Flight 1549 was found Wednesday still in one piece at the bottom of the Hudson river, according to New Jersey State Police. An Army Corps of Engineers sonar located the engine in the river bed, according to police. picked by suebe 10 months ago

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers said they arrested a man for allegedly trying to smuggle a woman into the country by hiding her inside a car's engine compartment. NOTE: She must've been pretty small because the engine was in there with her. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

The new "engine on a chip" technology builds all the traditional parts of a gas-turbine engine using silicon, allowing for utterly tiny, reliable and efficient components. picked by jaxomlotus 3 years ago

Archeologists in Portugal have found more than 4,500 Roman coins bundled together inside the wall of a blacksmith's house dating from the fourth century. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

New details of a buried ancient Roman town in England are being revealed for the first time using the latest technology. The newly uncovered features include street grids, clustered public buildings such as temples and baths, the town’s water supply system and possibly a large theater. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The right engine of the Boeing 737 "separated from the wing. The aircraft continued to climb out," the airline said in a statement.

*well, I'm completely reassured about my fear of flying now.

Edit: Fixed your link picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Follow air molocules on an animated journey through an in-flight jet engine. Guages are included on the right side of your screen to watch air pressure and heat changes. picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

This Ferrari 365GTB/4 V12 engine meticulously built from eleven different woods, just popped up on eBay. It's one of 25 hand-made by Bill Dietz, each taking 400 man hours and combined three years to build. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Federal investigators said Saturday that the right engine of US Airways Flight 1549 is still attached to the plane, contradicting their earlier statements that it broke off after the aircraft hit the water. They're going to try and lift the plane out of the water around 2:30 PM EST. Check out the icy water in the comments picked by suebe 10 months ago

Ruins of a Roman temple from the second century CE have recently been unearthed in the Zippori National Park in Israel. Above the temple are foundations of a church from the Byzantine period. The excavations shed light on the multi-cultural society of ancient Zippori. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A 10.000fps video from inside a internal combustion engine, just like your car uses. Compressing fuel until it combusts. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Archaeologists have unearthed a sprawling country villa believed to be the birthplace of Vespasian, the Roman emperor who built the Colosseum, they said Friday. The 2,000-year-old ruins were found about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northeast of Rome, near Cittareale, lead archaeologist Filippo Coarelli said. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

No! In light of this year's (goose) + (jet engine) = (jet in river) event, PopSci explains. I highly recommend checking out this video, where a lab creates a bird + engine = asploshun scenario. picked by chinook 8 months ago

Approximately 200 silver Roman coins, several jewels, an armband and a ring hidden in a clay pot. picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

New BMW M3 V8 engine has become more responsible in the way of a system called Brake Energy Regeneration. picked by themeat 3 years ago