The ancient Romans did get about. At its largest, under Emperor Trajan, their empire covered about 5 million square kilometers (2 million square miles) – half the size of the United States, including Alaska. Part of the secret behind the…

The ancient Romans did get about. At its largest, under Emperor Trajan, their empire covered about 5 million square kilometers (2 million square miles) – half the size of the United States, including Alaska. Part of the secret behind the…