The construction of Roman roads involved laying lines from each direction until they met in the middle, suggesting a more precise method of road-building than previously thought. The traditional belief that Roman roads required digging down 3 to 6 ft for a foundation is a misconception that has been perpetuated for 400 years, despite archaeological evidence suggesting otherwise.

The image of the entire Roman Empire in Britain being paved with Roman roads is a misconception perpetuated by the media for decades.

️ The Roman roads were not always straight lines, as pre-Roman routes like the Harrow way and Pilgrim's way zigzagged across the country, suggesting that the Romans prioritized efficiency and resource accessibility over defense.

The assumption that the tools and jigs used to build Roman wagons remained the same for centuries and potentially millennia is based on no evidence whatsoever. Watch the video below to find out more!