How Fast Were Communications in the Roman Empire?

ralph124c · February 17, 2009, 1:14am

Suppose the emperor Hadian wanted to send a letter to the Roman governor of Brittania. How long would his letter take to reach London? Was there regular postal service. or did the emperors have their own couriers?

silenus · February 17, 2009, 1:50am

Everything you wanted to know about the Roman Postal Service.

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How Fast Were Communications in the Roman Empire?

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