Study questions famous historical saying about Rome

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 16:49

A study suggests Rome's road network may not support a well-known historical claim.

Researchers analysing roughly 190,000 miles of Roman roads spanning Europe, the Middle East and North Africa found that Constantinople may have been a more important overland travel hub than commonly understood. However, experts argue Rome remained the true centre of power.

How it is being reported

• Famous historical saying about Rome may be wrong, new study suggestsNew York Post · 22 Sept, 16:41
• One of history's most famous sayings about Rome may be wrong, new study suggestsFox News · 22 Sept, 13:00

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