Traveling the Roman Empire

Season 1 • Episode 7: Croatia: A Kingdom of Salt and Sea • Watch with subtitles

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Episode 7: Croatia: A Kingdom of Salt and Sea

February 15, 2023

The Dalmatian Coast was strategically vital to Rome, which conquered it starting in the 2nd century BC. Investigate the Roman legacy, including ancient Salona and Ragusa. Near Salona is Diocletian’s Palace, a sprawling fortress built by the Dalmatia-born Emperor Diocletian around 300 CE. Also, probe the historic maritime economy of the region, which still flourishes.

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