Now that you know ancient Rome fell just shy of an industrial revolution, why not enjoy a world where Rome does industrialize? That’s Jordan Harbour’s Rome Industrial setting, which he is here to talk to us about today. Jordan is the host of Twilight Histories, an alternate history podcast you should listen to in the dark.
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Custom map of Rome by Adam McKithern. Music by Rachel Westhoff. Maps, pics, references and more at http://www.deadideas.net.
The Hellenistic World, end of 3rd cen. BCE
Custom-generated map of alternate history Rome by Adam McKithern
The Roman Empire at its greatest extent, 117 CE
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