Lecture 5 - Travel in the Greco-Roman world

Question 1

By sea

Answer 1

Even though it was risky, it was the cheapest and quickest mode of transport.

Question 2

On land

Answer 2

By foot or mule, wagons wheeled vehicles needed better roads, empire network - trade and armies.

Question 3

Countermoves

Answer 3

Improved shipping, military action, silvae callesque, Octavius’ actions against fugitives in the Italian countryside, the armed retinue problem.

Question 4

Planning your journey

Answer 4

Guest friendship, Roman elite had contacts at home and abroad, use friend’s houses as well as your own, Lyso friend in Greece who cares for Cicero’s freed man.

Question 5

Roman tourists

Answer 5

Epidauros, Temple of Asclepius, Delphi, Oracle of Apollo, Athens, Sparta.