The Appian Way, or Via Appia, is one of the oldest roads in the world still in use today. Constructed in 312 BC during the Roman Republic, it was a crucial military and trade route that connected Rome to the southern regions of Italy. Ingeniously engineered with layers of stone for durability and drainage, the road was known as the “Queen of Roads” in ancient times. Stretching over 300 miles, it played a vital role in Rome’s expansion and control over its empire. Today, you can still walk or bike along parts of this historic path, passing ancient tombs, aqueducts, and countryside much like travelers did more than 2,000 years ago—a living testament to Roman engineering brilliance and the endurance of history beneath our feet.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
