High Five Facts - Roman Inventions

The video explores five ingenious Roman inventions: the first newspapers, architectural arches, concrete, the Codex, and delivery services. Roman newspapers, known as acta diurna, were inscribed on stone or metal slabs. Romans developed the architectural arch, enabling them to construct impressive structures like the Colosseum. They invented concrete, a durable building material. Julius Caesar commissioned the Codex, the first bound book, improving information storage. Emperor Augustus established the cursus publicus, a delivery system for messages across provinces. These innovations highlight the Romans' impact on modern society.

What was the significance of the Codex in Roman writing?

Describe the cursus publicus and its importance in Roman communication.