Did 'all roads lead to Rome'? New study finds other cities in the empire were better connected.

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What happened

Rome was the Roman Empire's capital, but other cities in the empire were better connected by road.

Key facts

  • Reported by Live Science and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 UTC.

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