One of Allportâs stories is always mentioned in his biographies: When he was 22, he traveled to Vienna. He had arranged to meet with the great Sigmund Freud! When he arrived in Freudâs office, Freud simply sat and waited for Gordon to begin.
In 500 BC, Darius I the Great started an extensive road system for Persia (Iran), including the famous Royal Road which was one of the finest highways of its time. The road was used even after the Roman times. Because of the road's superior quality, mail couriers could travel 2,699 kilometres (1,677 mi) in seven days.
Description. Grant Stott takes a look at the invention of tarmac. Roads used to be made from clay, earth or chalk, but these materials were very messy. John McAdam thought it would be easier if the roads were covered in small stones and invented tarmac.It took his company 30 years to cover all roads across the UK.escription. Grant Stott takes a look at the invention of tarmac. Roads used to be made from clay, earth or chalk, but these materials were very messy. John McAdam thought it would be easier if the roads were covered in small stones and invented tarmac. It took his company 30 years to cover all roads across the UK.