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Title: Ever wondered how long trips would have taken in the days of the Roman empire?
Post by: Alex on May 28, 2022, 12:43:49 AM

Well now you can satisfy your curiosity. I've not used it myself, but it seems you can also influence it with how much money you want to spend, what mode of travel you use and so forth.

https://orbis.stanford.edu/

Title: Re: Ever wondered how long trips would have taken in the days of the Roman empire?
Post by: indianasmith on May 28, 2022, 07:49:04 AM

I wish that had been around when I was writing my books about ancient Rome.

Title: Re: Ever wondered how long trips would have taken in the days of the Roman empire?
Post by: ER on May 28, 2022, 08:55:56 AM

Fun!

Title: Re: Ever wondered how long trips would have taken in the days of the Roman empire?
Post by: Rev. Powell on May 28, 2022, 08:58:52 AM

ROme to London: 27 days. I didn't expect that route, which involved sailing to the southern coast of France and cutting across to the northern coast, then getting on a boat again.

Title: Re: Ever wondered how long trips would have taken in the days of the Roman empire?
Post by: Alex on May 28, 2022, 10:33:48 AM

Quote from: indianasmith on May 28, 2022, 07:49:04 AM
I wish that had been around when I was writing my books about ancient Rome.

Darn it, I guess you'll just have to write another one.

Title: Re: Ever wondered how long trips would have taken in the days of the Roman empire?
Post by: Trevor on May 28, 2022, 11:13:36 AM

I guess it was only North Africa back then :wink:

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