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Metros cut car use in European cities, but trams fall short

People drive significantly less in European cities with a metro system than in cities that only have trams or no rail-based ...

Impressive new visualization tool is the ‘Google Maps’ for Ancient Rome, according to researchers

The digital tool, called Itiner-e, allows people to virtually see a map of how the ancient Roman roads were once traveled in ...
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The silent tug-of-war between the clock and the sun in Europe

In Europe, time zones are meant to align daily life with the sun’s rhythm, but in reality, many countries run on a social ...

A stunning map created by archaeologists gives you a new reason to think about the Roman Empire

The Roman Empire had an impressive road network. A new dataset now visualizes the road map, adding over 100,000 kilometers of previously unknown routes.
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Digital map lets you explore the Roman Empire's vast road network

Archaeologists have compiled the most detailed map yet of roads throughout the Roman Empire in AD 150, totalling almost ...