Satellite Photos Reveal Undiscovered Roman Forts

Satellite Photos Reveal Undiscovered Roman Forts

Posted by on Nov 9, 2023 in Stuff You Should Know, World History | No Comments

Historians and archaeologists have held many debates about the purpose of hundreds of Roman forts throughout what today is Iraq, Syria, and Jordan. Many scientists thought Romans built the forts during the 2nd and 3rd centuries to protect the Roman empire’s eastern border from attack. However, researchers recently used Cold War era satellite images to […]

How Did We Get Here?

When was the last time you actually asked somebody for directions? While we are starting to lose the charm of relying on people (“Turn left where the Laser Tag Palace used to be”), our chances of getting where we want to be are much greater than ever before. Where the tools of cartographers (map makers) […]

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