Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I was asked recently, why exactly the The Romans built straight roads. Despite not always being the most obvious and efficient route. So I thought I'd spend some time trying to find out.
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Videos To Watch Next:
How the Romans Built Straight Roads: youtu.be/37tajoy_gW4?si=LxNLCO1D8kh5LsSG
Oxfords Roman Road Porblem: youtu.be/mOE2HdODC0g?si=y9rquh3IIrRJ08Ft
Usual notices:
1. We are not historians or Academics. We enjoy researching and learning, and with that we enjoy sharing our journeys with you. That said, sources for information often listed below with credits.
2. Corrections. Whilst we make every attempt to not include any errors, research, and piecing stories together from dozens of sources sometimes leads to one or two. I will note here if any are found:
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Credit and thanks for assets
Long UK Maps: mapswire.com/maps/united-kingdom
Filter: Snowman Digital and Beachfront
B-Roll Maps: Google Maps and Google Earth Studio
Maps: National Library of Scotland Maps:
OS Maps. Media License.
Stock Footage: Storyblocks
Music: Storyblocks, epidemicsound and artlist
Old Map: NLS - nls.uk
Credit for images/footage:
Roman Toilet: Plombier du desrt
Roman Aqueduct: Benh Lieu Sonh
Arch on the Flaminia: imcarthur
Via Appia: Paul Vlaar
Via Appia: Travus
Via Appia: Kleuske
Sources:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_of_Augustus_(Rimini)
Ray Lawrence interview with the RRRA: youtu.be/7bVmou4_gBI?si=izWubEg4tG7NJEZc
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/richborough-roman-fort-and-amphitheatre/history-and-stories/gateway-britannia
Richborough arch.
I was asked recently, why exactly the The Romans built straight roads. Despite not always being the most obvious and efficient route. So I thought I'd spend some time trying to find out.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCJV1EC8Mf87PpQYo9eUfd3Q/join OR Patreon: patreon.com/PaulandRebeccaWhitewick
Videos To Watch Next:
How the Romans Built Straight Roads: youtu.be/37tajoy_gW4?si=LxNLCO1D8kh5LsSG
Oxfords Roman Road Porblem: youtu.be/mOE2HdODC0g?si=y9rquh3IIrRJ08Ft
Usual notices:
1. We are not historians or Academics. We enjoy researching and learning, and with that we enjoy sharing our journeys with you. That said, sources for information often listed below with credits.
2. Corrections. Whilst we make every attempt to not include any errors, research, and piecing stories together from dozens of sources sometimes leads to one or two. I will note here if any are found:
Errors
1.
Credit and thanks for assets
Long UK Maps: mapswire.com/maps/united-kingdom
Filter: Snowman Digital and Beachfront
B-Roll Maps: Google Maps and Google Earth Studio
Maps: National Library of Scotland Maps:
OS Maps. Media License.
Stock Footage: Storyblocks
Music: Storyblocks, epidemicsound and artlist
Old Map: NLS - nls.uk
Credit for images/footage:
Roman Toilet: Plombier du desrt
Roman Aqueduct: Benh Lieu Sonh
Arch on the Flaminia: imcarthur
Via Appia: Paul Vlaar
Via Appia: Travus
Via Appia: Kleuske
Sources:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_of_Augustus_(Rimini)
Ray Lawrence interview with the RRRA: youtu.be/7bVmou4_gBI?si=izWubEg4tG7NJEZc
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/richborough-roman-fort-and-amphitheatre/history-and-stories/gateway-britannia
Richborough arch.
