Interractive Road Map of the Roman Empire
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Pretty bad ass.
With the exception of Brittania, which they didn't hold onto for long, and northern France, those fuckers really didn't like the cold
With the exception of Brittania, which they didn't hold onto for long, and northern France, those fuckers really didn't like the cold
Awesome!
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So this is where that "History of the World" movie took place eh?
wow that's so cool...
I guess it's from the time of the high point of the empire is it right?
I guess it's from the time of the high point of the empire is it right?
I believe it is a map of every known settlement, fort, road, etc. Whether they were in use at the same time, I don't know.
Pelagios: A digital map of the Roman Empire
I read this book review a while ago it's interesting stuff, there is a possibility the roman used and adapted pre-existing Celtic road networks.
The Ancient Paths by Graham Robb – review | Books | The Guardian
The Ancient Paths by Graham Robb – review | Books | The Guardian
I wouldn't be surprised, it makes sense to use pre-existing pathways. It would be a significant upgrade though, right? From essentially compacted mud pathways to actual roads with foundations.
Ye course it's the only way really... It helps explain how extensive the network was as well that map looks like a modern road system. Ye there is no doubt the Romans knew how to build things
@Zeph love this link. i'll get lost in internet world for a while and learn stuff, thanks.I'm fascinated by ancient civilization. I'm truly amazed by all the organization of the roman empire ( the republic until the fall) and how effectively it spread.
the legal developments of the senate, maintaining huge legions and caring for the citizens and the consistent use of the grid layout in city planning after the conquests, took some work, incredible strategic planning and communication to conquer so much of the known world.
it's cool to figure out how much current western civilization has been influenced by the inventions of the roman empire in regard to laws, politics and public welfare..although i was a bit shocked when i found out how and where decimation originated...
gonna go click stuff on the map now.. fun times.
ooh neat.