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watutalkinbouttoday at 11:11 AM2 repliesview on HN

That said, as someone who has walked on cobblestone - a modern road in modern boots is different to an ancient road in ancient boots.

I'd bet money the 'real' travel times would differ.


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artisinaltoday at 12:55 PM

In the case of Spain, many long distance roads are no longer safe for pedestrians as there are cars on them now. Madrid to Milan would be a suicide missions in current day.

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toygtoday at 11:36 AM

> an ancient road in ancient boots

Boots? That's luxury! Sandals more likely...

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