Connecting the Empire—Roads and Bridges

At its height, the Roman Empire had 75,000 miles of public roads, organized into a system that incorporated way-stations, milestones, triumphal arches, and upward of 1,000 bridges. Investigate how the Romans created this impressive transportation network, parts of which have survived for 2,000 years.

English
  • Originally Aired December 13, 2013
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 24, 2021 by
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  • Modified June 24, 2021 by
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