150,000 Km: Inside Ancient Rome's Longest Roads

Discover how the civil engineers of Ancient Rome altered the landscape of Italy to build the greatest empire of antiquity. From the subterranean hydraulic mastery inherited from the Etruscans to the 150,000-kilometer road network anchored by the Via Appia, this documentary reveals the monumental scale of Roman infrastructure. Explore the massive imperial port of Portus, the grueling 11-year drain of Lake Fucino, and the submerged luxury villas of Baiae beneath the Mediterranean waters. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]