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The Rhône Route: How the Saône and Rhône Rivers Shaped European Trade
In this episode, we trace the Rhône and Saône rivers, the vital artery that connected the Mediterranean to northern Europe long before the railways. We explore how the river shaped the fortunes of Lyon, Arles, and Avignon, becoming the backbone of trade in Gaul and beyond. From the Greek colony of Massalia to the Roman 'highway of the Rhône' and the medieval fairs of Champagne, we follow the flow of goods, ideas, and power along this waterway. We meet the boatmen who braved its currents, the merchants who profited from its tolls, and the kings who fought to control it. We'll…
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