Roman Roads

Show notes

The provided podcast offers a comprehensive overview of Roman roads, detailing their historical development from 300 BC through the expansion of the Roman Republic and Empire. It explains their crucial role in moving armies, officials, civilians, and goods, highlighting their advanced construction and engineering techniques, which included various materials and methods for different road types, such as stone-paved, gravel, and earthen paths. The podcast also outlines the governance and financing of these roads, including the responsibilities of censors and curatores, alongside their military and civilian utilization, such as milestones, itinerary maps, and transportation services. Finally, it lists numerous major and minor Roman roads across Italy, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, illustrating the vast network that underpinned the Roman state.