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Wanderlust of the ancients

25 mins | Nov 25, 2022
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The Romans were a cosmopolitan network of adventurers. The Empire enabled an early version of globalisation that offered travellers adventure, novelty and opportunity. Fabio Fernandes considers what propelled ancient Romans to venture forth beyond the confines of their native lands.

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