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Ever wondered how long trips would have taken in the days of the Roman empire?

Started by Alex, May 28, 2022, 12:43:49 AM

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Alex

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/
Hail to thyself
For I am my own master
I am my own god
I require no shepherd
For I am no sheep.

indianasmith

I wish that had been around when I was writing my books about ancient Rome.
"I shall smite you in the nostrils with a rod of iron, and wax your spleen with Efferdent!!"

ER

What does not kill me makes me stranger.

Rev. Powell

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.
I'll take you places the hand of man has not yet set foot...

Alex

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.
Hail to thyself
For I am my own master
I am my own god
I require no shepherd
For I am no sheep.

Trevor

We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness.