Were Roman Roads more Durable than Modern Highways

This video explores the famous Roman roads, and investigates why after 2, 000 years of wear and tear they seem to be in better shape than most expressways in modern America. Keep your private information private with StartMail. Go to to get 50 off your first year of StartMail I d like to thank Ferdia of unOrdinaryWorld for his footage of the Roman bridge at Merida. You ll find more of his videos here: Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: 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. If you re so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:59 The Roman road network 2:23 Building the roads 3:25 Traffic on the roads 4:48 StartMail 5:53 Cuts, bridges, and tunnels 7:58 Longevity of the roads 9:16 Comparing ancient and modern roads 10:39 Conclusion Thanks for watching