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The Roman Road: How Via Appia Built an Empire
In Episode 196, Lucas and Luna take a deep dive into the Roman road network, focusing on the Via Appia, the 'Queen of Roads.' They trace its construction from 312 BCE under Appius Claudius Caecus, its role in the Samnite Wars, and its later extension to Brundisium. The conversation unpacks the engineering genius of Roman roads—layered foundations, surveying with the groma, and the famous straight stretches—while also examining their military, economic, and cultural impact. From the tomb of Cecilia Metella to the Slave Revolt of Spartacus, the Via Appia was a stage for history. Lucas…
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