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The metabolic investment of ancient Roman order

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Dr Cristian Ispir
Mar 09, 2026
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A great amount of energy was required to keep the ancient Roman world running.

Not just the physical energy of slaves, soldiers, and oxen - though that was immense - but the continuous, costly expenditure of information.

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