Explore the fascinating history of the Appian Way and the age-old practice of cremation with this engaging lecture delivered by Olinto L. Spadoni in Rome more than a century ago. From the tombs and catacombs of ancient Rome to the growing popularity of cremation in the modern world, this book provides a compelling look into one of humanity's oldest customs. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.