Study questions famous historical saying about Rome
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 16:49 · Archive
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 suggestsThe study, published Sept. 15 in the journal Nature Communications, analyzed roughly 190,000 miles of Roman roads spanning Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.New York Post · 22 Sept, 16:41
- One of history's most famous sayings about Rome may be wrong, new study suggestsThe Roman Empire's vast road network favored Constantinople as a key overland travel hub, a study says, yet experts argue Rome remained the true center of power.Fox News · 22 Sept, 13:00
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