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All Subways Lead to Rome

A subway-style map of Roman Empire roads circa 125 A.D.
A subway-style map of Roman Empire roads circa 125 A.D.
A subway-style map of Roman Empire roads circa 125 A.D.

After much research, University of Chicago sophomore Sasha Trubetskoy has completed a subway-style map of the road system of the Roman Empire. From about 300 BC, the Romans built or improved over 250,000 miles of roads (50,000 miles were stone paved) that extended into the farthest reaches of the Empire: from Spain to modern-day Iraq to Britain to northern Africa.

(via Kottke.org)

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Walled Off Hotel, by Banksy

Nestled against the infamous cement barrier that currently separates Israel and Palestine in Bethlehem rests the latest ambitious art installation from the elusive street artist Banksy. Titled the “Walled Off Hotel,” and promising the “worst view in the world,” the experiential art show is a fully functional hotel that will be open for reservations as soon as next week.

(via Colossal)

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US Banknote Designs, by Dowling Duncan

Dowling Duncan – US Banknote Designs
Dowling Duncan – US Banknote Designs
Dowling Duncan – US Banknote Designs
Dowling Duncan – US Banknote Designs
Dowling Duncan – US Banknote Designs
Dowling Duncan – US Banknote Designs
Dowling Duncan – US Banknote Designs
Dowling Duncan – US Banknote Designs

With their vertical format bills, Dowling Duncan have reignited interest in The Dollar Redesign Project. The following description is from Dowling Duncan:  Read more