ancient Roman road

The Appian Way, also known as Via Appia in Latin and Italian, is one of the earliest and most strategically significant Roman roads of the ancient republic, connecting Rome to Brindisi in southeast Italy. Its significance is emphasized by its nickname, "Appia longarum regina viarum" (the queen of long roads), as recorded by Statius. The road was named after Appius Claudius … [Read more...] about Appian Way