The Frontinus Society
The Frontinus Society promotes science, research, and education in the history of water, energy, and pipeline technology from ancient times to the beginning of the modern era.
To this end, archaeologists, historians, engineers, architects, and other disciplines from almost 20 nations worldwide collaborate. It thus also addresses an interested public. Through this interdisciplinary and international collaboration, the Frontinus Society not only has a large network but also comprehensive expertise in the field of water, energy, and pipeline technology.
„Only those who know the past, have a future.“
– Wilhelm von Humboldt –
Our next event
Online lecture11. December 2025, 18:00 Uhr (MEZ)
Mark Driessen (D) – A Green Desert in Southern Jordan: Antique Solutions to Current Issues: Archaeological Research of Ancient Water Harvesting and Agricultural Schemes
Online lecture11. December 2025, 18:00 o’clock (CET)
Mark Driessen (D) – A Green Desert in Southern Jordan: Antique Solutions to Current Issues: Archaeological Research of Ancient Water Harvesting and Agricultural Schemes
Latest news
New: Volume 34 of the Frontinus series
The topics covered in the articles range from thermal baths to aqueducts and from Roman times to the Middle Ages.Most of the articles are taken from the online lecture series entitled ‘Thurst(da)y for Water History’, which takes place every second Thursday of the month (N. de Haan – K. Wallat, M. Hainzmann, G. Jansen, J. Köhler and I. Uytterhoeven).Continue reading→
Online Lecture Series Winter Semester 2025/26
Over the past semesters, the Frontinus Society has organized, with great success, the online lecture seriesThurst(da)y for Water History.We are now continuing this in the winter semester 2025-2026 with the following lectures.Continue reading→
Students and young scientists
We are particularly committed to supporting students and young researchers who are interested in the topics of the Frontinus Society. We plan to offer scholarships and fellowships. We will also post information of particular interest to these groups on the “Students and Young Researchers” page. This page is currently under construction.
Student members, members under 25, and unemployed individuals (upon application) are eligible for a reduced membership fee.
Your benefits as a member
Perhaps the most important benefit for members is that they receive all specialist information and invitations to events, newsletters, and emails free of charge, keeping them always up to date.
Members of the Frontinus Society receive discounts on purchasing Frontinus publications and on participating in events both in Germany and abroad.
With approximately 300 members and through cooperation with other institutions and associations, the Frontinus Society has a dense network of experts. This is particularly beneficial for young researchers and students.
The extensive Frontinus Library is available to our members free of charge for their own research.
Examples of ancient water installations
