AI: Analyzes History’s Greatest 15 Highways, Roads, and Trails
“The Appian Way is the Queen of Roads.” – Statius, Silvae (This poetic declaration captures the Appian Way’s status as the most important and impressive road in ancient Rome.)
“I have not told half of what I saw, for I knew I would not be believed.” – Marco Polo, The Travels of Marco Polo (While not specifically about the Silk Road itself, this quote speaks to the wonders encountered along this route, which opened up the world to those who traveled it.)
“…that long, dusty, tedious road, the terrors of which have been so often portrayed.” – Amelia Hadley, pioneer diarist (This quote captures the weariness and challenges faced on the Oregon Trail.)
“If you ever plan to motor west, / Travel my way, take the highway that’s the best. / Get your kicks on Route 66!” – Bobby Troup, “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66.” (These lyrics from the iconic song capture the allure and excitement of Route 66.)