When in Rome
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- Website
- http://soundcloud.com/wheninromepodcast
- Description
- A regular podcast series about place and space in the ancient Roman Empire. “I found Rome built of sun-dried bricks; I leave her clothed in marble.” - Augustus.
- Language
- 🇬🇧 English
- last modified
- 2022-09-07 10:20
- last episode published
- 2022-09-06 03:45
- publication frequency
- 40.37 days
- Contributors
- Dockercast
- Owner
- Matt Smith
- Author
- Explicit
- false
- Number of Episodes
- 54
- Rss-Feeds
- Detail page
- Categories
- Society & Culture
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Episodes
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| 2022-09-06 | Salona was the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and sits along the coast of the Adriatic on the banks of the river Jadro. It is strongly associated with early Christianity, and is now the largest archaeological site in Croatia. Guest: Dr Chri... |
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| 2022-06-22 | Melite was an ancient Roman settlement on the site of M’Dina in modern Malta. A small island in the middle of the mediterranean, Malta was in the path of wars and trade routes throughout the classical period, and we’re only just beginning to learn what... |
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| 2022-06-02 | Palmyra is an ancient ruined city in modern Syria, long known for its place in the Roman empire and strongly influenced by Persian and Hellenistic cultures. In modern times it has been associated with the major destruction by the Islamic State, and t... |
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| 2022-05-04 | Augustus of Prima Porta is a colossal statue of Augustus, and shows the Emperor dressed in military garb and addressing his troops. It was found in the Villa of Livia, and is one of the most impressive imperial statues you can see today. Guest: Associ... |
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| 2022-04-04 | Livia had a Villa in Prima Porta, and the high vantage point provided her with a sweeping view of the city of Rome. It is known for a famous statue of Augustus and a luxurious garden dining room. Dr Victoria Austen (Lecturer in Classics, University of... |
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| 2022-02-25 | Londinium was a significant city in the Roman empire, as it was the hub of activity and the capital of the province of Britannia. It was built on the bank of the River Thames and became the largest city in Roman Britain. Guest: Dr Dominic Perring (Dir... |
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| 2022-01-12 | The LEGO Colosseum is one of the largest LEGO sets available, containing more that 9000 pieces. It has been designed on such a scale to convey the monumental nature of the Colosseum in Rome, and contains many design elements that reflect those of the b... |
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| 2021-06-30 | Augusta Emerita was a Roman colony on the Iberian Peninsula in Spain, established by the Emperor Augustus in the wake of campaigns to pacify the region. Now known by the modern name of Merida, it boasts some impressive ruins, including one of the best ... |
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| 2021-05-24 | Trier in Germany was an important Roman colony that gained more prominence during the late empire, and it was about 310CE when the Emperor Constantine decided to build an impressive reception hall attached to his palace. Guest: Dr Christian Rollinger ... |
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| 2021-03-26 | When Galerius had a big victory against the Persians he decided to celebrate with a fantastic building project. The arch and associated palace complex would dominate the streets of Thessaloniki in Greece, and long remembered after the name of Galerius ... |
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