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“Frontinus wrote an excellent book on aqueducts, which is our main source for how aqueducts functioned.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Frontinus and aqueducts
For: Historians and enthusiasts of Roman engineering
Key quote: “He wrote an excellent book on aqueducts, which is our main source for how aqueducts functioned.”
The host mentions Frontinus's book on aqueducts to highlight its significance as a primary source for understanding Roman engineering and infrastructure. This book also served as a major inspiration for modern authors like Robert Harris, particularly in his exploration of themes related to maintenance and repair.