Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way
Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.
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What Is the History of Maritime Law?
Modern maritime law is a medley of some of the oldest seafaring principles and contemporary rules that became necessary as ...
A mass grave for fighters in a Roman Empire-era battle is revealed in Vienna
Construction crews in Vienna last year made an unprecedented discovery. They found intertwined skeletal remains in a mass ...
New computer model reveals how Bronze Age Scandinavians could have crossed the sea
People living in Bronze Age-era Denmark may have been able to travel to Norway directly over the open sea, according to a ...
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Lost in Time: The Forgotten Indian Ports That Once Controlled Global Trade
India’s coastline, stretching over 7,500 kilometers, has been a hub of maritime trade for millennia. Long before European colonial powers arrived, Indian ports thrived as bustling centers of commerce, ...
Researchers uncover evidence of the Marius Canal using sediment analysis
The research team hopes that future excavations at the site may reveal quays or towpaths, which could provide stronger ...