simplehistory_ on Instagram: "The Appian Way: Rome's oldest road #history #romanempire #engineering"

Ancient Eyes Odyssey on Instagram: "Walking the final steps of the Appian Way here in Brindisi—the great Roman road that once stretched over 500 kilometers from Rome to this port on the Adriatic. First laid out during the Samnite Wars by Appius Claudius, it became the Republic’s main artery into southern Italy—moving legions, trade, and ultimately securing Rome’s dominance in the region. This is where the road ends—but the story of Rome’s rise was only beginning. Stay tuned Friday for the full e