The longest tunnel in ancient history. A highway suspended over a raging river. A secret harbor for the Roman navy. These are three of the most impressive Roman engineering projects that you've probably never heard of.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:24 The Tunnel of Claudius
4:33 The Iron Gates Highway
7:16 The Secret Harbor at Lake Avernus