„Only those who know the past, have a future.“
Wilhelm von Humboldt
Access to water and energy is critical for the survival of all societies. It is therefore important to preserve, further and promote the knowledge about how this has been supplied historically, including the use of piping technology.
The Frontinus-Society supports relevant research, passes on knowledge about the history of water, energy and piping technology, and promotes young scholars working in this field of technological history. Additionally, it offers information and knowledge on these subjects to anyone who is interested.
The Frontinus Society has a broad international network of knowledge holders, experts and people interested in water history. Our members come from a total of 19 countries, from Australia to Canada.
03.09.2025
The topics covered in the articles range from thermal baths to aqueducts and from Roman times to the Middle Ages.
03.09.2025
On 12th June 2025, at 6:00 pm (CET), the online lecture by Richard Olsson "The Missing Lead Pipes in the Streets of Pompeii" will take place. The lecture will be held in English. All interested persons are cordially invited to attend.
03.09.2025
Over the past semesters, the Frontinus Society has organized, with great success, the online lecture series „Thurst(da)y for Water History“. We are now continuing this in the winter semester 2025-2026