Three Forgotten Roman Megaprojects

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The longest tunnel in ancient history. A highway suspended over a raging river. A secret harbor for the Roman navy. These are three of the most impressive Roman engineering projects that you've probably never heard of. Check out my other YouTube channels, @scenicroutestothepast and @toldinstonefootnotes Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/toldinstone If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.” https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022 If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone https://www.instagram.com/toldinstone/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:24 The Tunnel of Claudius 4:33 The Iron Gates Highway 7:16 The Secret Harbor at Lake Avernus

Published 2023-03-31 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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