The Appian Way, begun in 312 BC, was the engineering wonder of its day. It connected Rome with Capua (near Naples), ignoring natural contours and running in a straight line for much of the way.

It’s fitting that it was the expansion-minded ancient Romans who built Europe’s first super highway — they understood the value of good roads to growing an empire. And the Appian Way, begun in 312 BC, ...

ROME (AP) - In ancient times, chariot-racing was a favorite spectator sport along the Via Appia Antica, the old Appian Way. Today, watching joggers and bikers might be the 21st-century equivalent for ...

Stretching from the heart of Rome into the Italian countryside, the Appian Way is more than just a road—it’s a path through history. Built over 2,000 years ago, this ancient highway carried armies, ...

Lined with ruins, tombs, and hidden churches, the Appian Way is where history still breathes. We follow the first seven miles of Ancient Rome’s iconic road, from the Circus Maximus to forgotten villas ...

The historic roadway dates to the fourth century B.C.E. and stretches for over 500 miles. Filippo Monteforte / AFP via Getty Images Rome’s Appian Way, an ancient highway dating to the fourth century B ...

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The Pontine section of the Appian Way is now open to international tourists visiting Italy. Visitors can choose from three organized and coordinated tours that cover archeology, cycling tourism, and ...

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ROME (AP) — Italy’s ancient Roman Appian Way was admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, becoming the country’s 60th entry on the list. At more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) long, ...