Tom Brughmans
United StatesarchaeologistMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.03%Tom Brughmans is an accomplished archaeologist known for his work in ancient Roman studies. He serves as a co-author of the recent digital atlas project, Itiner-e, which mapped an extensive network of Roman roads across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. His research focuses on the movement of people and goods in antiquity, providing insights into historical trends and the logistical frameworks of the Roman Empire.
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Tom Brughmans, a classical archaeologist at Aarhus University in Denmark, led the study that challenges the saying 'All roads lead to Rome.'
'All roads lead to Rome'? New study says Constantinople was the hub insteadUnited States· 2026-09-22
Tom Brughmans is an associate professor in the School of Culture and Society at Denmark’s Aarhus University and coauthor of the new analysis.
All roads don’t lead to Rome after allUnited States· 2026-09-18
Tom Brughmans, an archaeologist and co-author of the study, discussed the visualization of ancient routes.
Archaeologists stunned as ancient Roman highway system resurfaces after centuriesUnited States· 2025-11-10
