Imperial Rome and Ostia - for iPod/iPhone

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The splendidly evocative ruins of ancient Rome have long been a challenge to historians and archaeologists in reconstructing how it looked and functioned. It became the largest city in the western world during the imperial period, so how was the city constructed, and what were the materials used? Ho…

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    • Aug 22, 2009 LATEST EPISODE
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    The construction of Imperial Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 4:57


    A large scale model shows us how Imperial Rome once looked and we also learn some of its fascinating history.

    Transcript -- The construction of Imperial Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- A large scale model shows us how Imperial Rome once looked and we also learn some of its fascinating history.

    Aqueducts in Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 1:37


    A look at how aqueducts were a great engineering achievement in Imperial Rome.

    Transcript -- Aqueducts in Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- A look at how aqueducts were a great engineering achievement in Imperial Rome.

    The Aurelianic wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 1:10


    The renewed threat of barbarian invasion led to the construction of the Aurelianic wall - the second fortification in the history of Imperial Rome.

    Transcript -- The Aurelianic wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- The renewed threat of barbarian invasion led to the construction of the Aurelianic wall - the second fortification in the history of Imperial Rome.

    Feeding the Roman Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 1:07


    This track looks at how grain - a staple part of the Roman diet - was shipped in to feed the Roman's and where the grain was stored.

    Transcript -- Feeding the Roman Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- This track looks at how grain - a staple part of the Roman diet - was shipped in to feed the Roman's and where the grain was stored.

    Ostia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 4:58


    Ostia became one of the largest provincial cities of the Roman Empire and here we look at how built-up the ancient settlement was, and the importance of river trade.

    Transcript -- Ostia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- Ostia became one of the largest provincial cities of the Roman Empire and here we look at how built-up the ancient settlement was, and the importance of river trade.

    Warehouses and storage in Imperial Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 2:00


    An insight in to where and how the Romans stored their food and other supplies.

    Transcript -- Warehouses and storage in Imperial Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- An insight in to where and how the Romans stored their food and other supplies.

    Insulae

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 5:27


    Insulae were apartment buildings used to house the Romans. This video looks at the construction of these buildings, paying particular attention to the materials used.

    Transcript -- Insulae

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- Insulae were apartment buildings used to house the Romans. This video looks at the construction of these buildings, paying particular attention to the materials used.

    Water and sanitation in Imperial Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 2:25


    An explanation of how the Romans washed and acquired their water.

    Transcript -- Water and sanitation in Imperial Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- An explanation of how the Romans washed and acquired their water.

    Roman industries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 2:11


    Fulleries and bakeries played a prominent part in everyday Roman life. This video explains how.

    Transcript -- Roman industries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- Fulleries and bakeries played a prominent part in everyday Roman life. This video explains how.

    Roman baths

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 3:43


    The Romans have always been renowned for their famous baths. This video focuses on the engineering and technologies behind them.

    Transcript -- Roman baths

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- The Romans have always been renowned for their famous baths. This video focuses on the engineering and technologies behind them.

    Monumental buildings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 1:43


    This video explores several monumental buildings in Imperial Rome, notably, the Imperial palaces of Rome.

    Transcript -- Monumental buildings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- This video explores several monumental buildings in Imperial Rome, notably, the Imperial palaces of Rome.

    The Pantheon Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 11:47


    A comprehensive look at the history and construction of the lavish Pantheon Temple.

    Transcript -- The Pantheon Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- A comprehensive look at the history and construction of the lavish Pantheon Temple.

    The Baths of Caracalla

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 9:48


    Roman baths acted as urban social spaces, like the leisure centres of modern world. This video track explains the routine a Roman might go through upon visiting the baths.

    Transcript -- The Baths of Caracalla

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- Roman baths acted as urban social spaces, like the leisure centres of modern world. This video track explains the routine a Roman might go through upon visiting the baths.

    The dome of the caldarium

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 2:29


    This video concludes how the Romans were excellent developers of technology, but not necessarily very inventive.

    Transcript -- The dome of the caldarium

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- This video concludes how the Romans were excellent developers of technology, but not necessarily very inventive.

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