Coverage dated September 22, 2026

Famous historical saying about Rome may be wrong, new study suggests

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The study, published Sept. 15 in the journal Nature Communications, analyzed roughly 190,000 miles of Roman roads spanning Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

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  1. Fox News

    One of history's most famous sayings about Rome may be wrong, new study suggests (opens Fox News)

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    The Roman Empire's vast road network favored Constantinople as a key overland travel hub, a study says, yet experts argue Rome remained the true center of power.

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    Famous historical saying about Rome may be wrong, new study suggests (opens New York Post)

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    The study, published Sept. 15 in the journal Nature Communications, analyzed roughly 190,000 miles of Roman roads spanning Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

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