Why is it said that "All Roads Lead to Rome"?

Rome once meant something.

The origins of the phrased stemmed from the fact that, initially, all roads did lead to Rome.

The Romans were extremely skilled road makers...and the first to establish such a system of roads. They were also the first to use mile-markers.

The Romans designed their roads purposefully so that they all led to Rome, with Rome the central hub. This was done to hinder provinces from organizing resistance against the Empire.

The History Channel recently aired an excellent documentary on this subject...I think it was part of their "Engineering An Empire" series.

Because at one time in the ancient world all roads 'did' lead to Rome. Roads are probably one of Rome's greatest contributions to civilization. Good luck to you

Because when Rome ruled the known world, all the roads did in fact lead to it.

Because the Roman Empire built roads stemming from Rome, and therefore they all led to rome. Many of those roads are still in tact.

Because at one time, Rome was the light of the Civilized world.

Good question.

I’m thinkin’ that “this” question may have been better asked in R&S. But seeing as you’re willing to politicize pedophilia, It’s the Pope… he’s not only enabled his fellow Ummm… fellows, he covered it up more than once.

I understand why this is a “Political Question” – many right-wing Christians will jump at the chance to defend “The Church” as long as it’s a “Christian Church” no matter whose kids stand in the way.

they don't anymore. that was a week ago. now they lead to barcelona.