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The article "Ambience, Politics, and Economy in 2nd Century BC Rome: The Case of Aqua Marcia" deals with the history of the Aqua Marcia aqueduct in ancient Rome. The urban praetor Quintus Marcius Rex was tasked in 144 BC with improving the city's water supply. Despite some difficulties and resistance, the project was successfully realized. The article discusses why it was specifically a praetor entrusted with such a project and what political and economic reasons stood behind the opposition to the project. The article also sheds light on the religious and legal aspects that may have played a role. [Extracted from the article]