National Geographic news: 200,000 miles of Roman roads provided the framework for empire
Built during the republic and empire, a vast network of roads made moving goods and troops easier through all corners of the Roman world. Begun in 312 B.C., the Appian Way is perhaps the most famous ...
It turns out that not all roads lead to Rome, after all – at least, not in a literal sense. A new map of the empire's ancient land routes has nearly doubled the length of the confirmed ancient Roman ...
CNN: Stunning map of ancient roads will give you a good reason to think about the Roman Empire more often
Stunning map of ancient roads will give you a good reason to think about the Roman Empire more often
The digital Itiner-e atlas is revolutionizing how we see the ancient world. In it, researchers have mapped the entirety of the Roman road network — making clear just how it influenced European ...
Los Angeles Times: Roads in ancient Rome stretched far longer than previously known, study shows
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and those roads stretched 50% longer than previously ...
Roads in ancient Rome stretched far longer than previously known, study shows
At the height of its power in the second century A.D., the Roman Empire was the largest the world had ever known. More than 55 million people lived within its borders, stretching from modern-day ...
Oklahoma's News: All roads in ancient Rome stretched far longer than previously known, study shows