The Road Beneath the Grass: How Rome Built Its Roads
A slow account of Roman road construction, from route surveying and raised earthworks to stone layers, drainage, milestones, and repair.
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The Road Beneath the Grass: How Rome Built Its Roads
Episode guide
A slow account of Roman road construction, from route surveying and raised earthworks to stone layers, drainage, milestones, and repair. The episode follows the practical work behind the roads, while keeping in view the different materials and methods used across the Roman world.
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