Frontinus-Society
International Society for the History
of Water, Energy and Piping Technology
Pont du Gard, France
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„Only those who know the past, have a future.“
Wilhelm von Humboldt
The Frontinus-Society
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.
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Examples of ancient water installations
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Cistern head
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Floor drain
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Stone pipeline
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Water conduit
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Lead pipes
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Pipes of clay and wood
Top News
Invitation to the International Conference and Excursion - Water at the Iberian Peninsula - 50 years of Frontinus Society
17.06.2025
The International Conference ‘Water at the Iberian Peninsula - 50 years of Frontinus Society’ will take place from 9 to 20 October 2026 with a follow-up excursion. We hereby cordially invite you to participate.
New: Young people and students can apply for a travel grant (maximum €1,000), regardless of whether they have submitted a contribution to the symposium or not (application to info@frontinus.de). The registration deadline has been extended to 31 October 2025.
New: Volume 34 of the Frontinus series
03.09.2025
The topics covered in the articles range from thermal baths to aqueducts and from Roman times to the Middle Ages.
Online Lecture Richard Olsson - The Missing Lead Pipes in the Streets of Pompeii, 09.10.2025
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.