Standard rail gauge matches Roman chariot widths.
The distance between train tracks shouldn't be a geopolitical weapon, but it is. Trace the history of 'path dependency' from Roman chariots to the current logistical war happening at the border of Ukraine and Russia.
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Exploration of path dependency in infrastructure.
The history of George Stephenson and the 'Stephenson Gauge'.
Analysis of the Russian broad gauge as a defensive strategy.
Current updates on Ukraine's rail integration with the European Union (2025-2026).
- 01Intro1 min
- 02The Ghost in the Machine2 min
- 03The Battle of the Gauges2 min
- 04The Russian Deviation2 min
- 05The Iron Curtain of Steel3 min
- 06Outro1 min
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