The Fall of Rome Podcast 24: Tides of History: The Roman City
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Oct 24, 2017 Explore the significance and role of cities in the Roman Empire, including their influence on the economy, politics, culture, and administration. Learn about the process of building and Romanizing cities, and how they were interconnected for transportation and trade of goods. Discover the political control, infrastructure, and economic activity that made cities essential to the functioning of the Roman Empire.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Importance of Cities in the Roman Empire
02:52 • 9min
The Romanization of Cities: Assimilation, Influence, and Administration
11:53 • 9min
The Role of Cities in the Roman Empire: Political Control, Infrastructure, and Economic Activity
20:30 • 5min
Interconnected Cities in the Roman World
25:59 • 13min