Ancient Rome's version of Google Maps: how long to reach the beach

Re:Ancient Rome's version of Google Maps: how long to reach ... by nntwozz on Wednesday July 29, 2026 @08:13AM (#49096447)

I'd like to add they were also doing all that wearing leather sandals.

Imagine the Roman army with Adidas Ultraboost.

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Re:Ancient Rome's version of Google Maps: how long to reach ... by Insanity on Wednesday July 29, 2026 @09:49AM (#49097504)

And without coffee! So you can't get a quick 'pick me up' along the way.

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Re:Ancient Rome's version of Google Maps: how long to reach ... by hulitu on Wednesday July 29, 2026 @11:50AM (#49099064)

> Imagine the Roman army with Adidas Ultraboost

It wouldn't have been any. After 3 days, the Adidas Ultraboost would have been "kaput"

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