Submitted by Horror_in_Vacuum t3_zsqlpc in history
Horror_in_Vacuum OP t1_j1cxix0 wrote
Reply to comment by its_raining_scotch in How did the Romans manage to arm most of their soldiers with swords? by Horror_in_Vacuum
I mean, if the Western empire lasted as long as the Byzantines they'd probably bring about some sort of Industrial Revolution in the Middle Ages.
its_raining_scotch t1_j1entd8 wrote
I agree. They were unusually focused on practical advancement.
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