01Roman Roads: The Highways of an Empire
Engineering, armies, trade, and communication across the network that connected Rome to three continents.
14:36 · Sarah
SERIES / HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
Routes That Changed the World
Eight documentary journeys along the roads and sea lanes that moved people, goods, ideas, and empires.
8 episodesBilingualOriginal series
SEASON ONE
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01The Silk Roads: A Network, Not One Road
15:01 · SarahAcross the Sahara: Gold, Salt, and Cities of Knowledge
12:46 · SarahThe Indian Ocean: Sailing with the Monsoons
15:48 · SarahQhapaq Ñan: The Backbone of the Andes
13:07 · SarahThe Manila Galleon: The First Truly Global Trade
13:46 · SarahAtlantic Routes: Trade, Slavery, and Resistance
14:15 · SarahSuez and Panama: The Canals That Shortened the World
14:04 · SarahABOUT THE SERIES
Inside Routes That Changed the World
Eight documentary journeys along the roads and sea lanes that moved people, goods, ideas, and empires.
Each episode combines context, storytelling, and useful facts to explain the subject clearly, with no prior knowledge required.
THE SEASON AT A GLANCE
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Before you begin
Do I need to listen in order?
No. Each episode stands on its own, although the full season builds a richer view of the subject.
Can I continue where I stopped?
Yes. Progress is saved on this device for every episode and language.
Can I switch languages?
Yes. Use the season selector to switch between Mateo in Spanish and Sarah in English.
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