The Romans
The Romans
The Roman Empire
The Roman Republic
The Imperial Age
The Roman Army
A Roman Fort
Towns
Building Technology
Farming and the Countryside
Trade and Ships
The Town House
Family Life
Food and Drink
The Public Baths
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Religion
The Late Roman Empire
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A Roman mile was about 1,437 metres long. Each mile along a road was marked off by a stone. They were like modern road signs. They told the traveller how far he had to go to reach the next town.
 
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