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Nero's Macedonian Road: The Via Egnatia Rebuilt
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Nero's ambitious reconstruction of the Via Egnatia, the ancient Roman road connecting the Adriatic to the Aegean. They discuss how this project aimed to secure military supply lines to Parthia, boost trade from the East, and integrate Greek cities into the empire. The episode covers the road's strategic importance, investments from local benefactors, and comparisons to Nero's other projects like the Corinth Canal. It also touches on how the Via Egnatia remained a vital artery for centuries, with modern echoes in the Egnatia Odos highway…
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