Tag: Roman Empire
More equality, less isolation
Even back in the Roman Empire, those in power were looking for ways to cope with the challenges of massive immigration. For the first time, a research project is now exploring the measures taken from a legal perspective. The results are expected to shed light on issues ranging from citizenship rights to successful or failed […] Continue reading “More equality, less isolation”
Roman stones tell us about their origin
Around 100 AD, the fortresses of Carnuntum and Vindobona were living proof of the achievements of the Roman Empire: for the first time, the region of the Vienna Basin saw houses and walls built of stone. Scouts and legionaries probably roamed far afield together to plan the supply of building materials. Logistics thus became the […] Continue reading “Roman stones tell us about their origin”