Were Roman Roads more Durable than Modern Highways?

This video explores the famous Roman roads, and investigates why - after 2,000 years of wear and tear - they seem to be in better shape than most expressways in modern America. Keep your private information private with StartMail. Go to to get 50% off your first year of StartMail I’d like to thank Ferdia of unOrdinaryWorld for his footage of the Roman bridge at Merida. You’ll find more of his videos here: Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.” If you’re so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:59 The Roman road network 2:23 Building the roads 3:25 Traffic on the roads 4:48 StartMail 5:53 Cuts, bridges, and tunnels 7:58 Longevity of the roads 9:16 Comparing ancient and modern roads 10:39 Conclusion Thanks for watching!