How The Roman Empire's Cities Crumbled
by Patrick Wyman on The Concourse, shared by Tom Ley from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#36QTN)
When we think of the Roman Empire as a physical space, cities are what come to mind. We see the huge bulk of the Coliseum. The ruined husks of aqueducts, bathhouses, and grand temples reach for the sky, reminders of the engineering prowess and resources the Romans had at their disposal. Those kinds of monuments, all"