Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi - for iPad/Mac/PC

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How was mythology used by ancient Romans in their everyday lives? At Nemi to the south of Rome, the sanctuary of the goddess Diana provides us with a snapshot of Roman life and society. This album explores some of the fragments of objects found at the site of Diana's temple, such as a street enterta…

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Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010 1:00


A short introduction to this album.

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Transcript -- Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010


Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.

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The Temple of Diana at Nemi: temple model

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010 5:46


Examining the mysterious miniature terracotta model of temple, found at Nemi.

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Transcript -- The Temple of Diana at Nemi: temple model

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010


Transcript -- Examining the mysterious miniature terracotta model of temple, found at Nemi.

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The Temple of Diana at Nemi: anatomical votive

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010 5:24


What can we learn about Diana and her worshippers from this statue, found at Nemi?

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Transcript -- The Temple of Diana at Nemi: anatomical votive

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010


Transcript -- What can we learn about Diana and her worshippers from this statue, found at Nemi?

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The Temple of Diana at Nemi: Oil lamp

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010 5:18


Gleaning clues about the fabric of Roman society from a fragment of an oil lamp.

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Transcript -- The Temple of Diana at Nemi: Oil lamp

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010


Transcript -- Gleaning clues about the fabric of Roman society from a fragment of an oil lamp.

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The Temple of Diana at Nemi: Herm

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010 6:32


The messages conveyed in a statue donated by an ex-slave.

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Transcript -- The Temple of Diana at Nemi: Herm

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Transcript -- The messages conveyed in a statue donated by an ex-slave.

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Nemi and myth

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010 4:11


Open University academic Valerie Hope explains how objects found at Nemi reveal how mythology played a key role in everyday life.

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Transcript -- Nemi and myth

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010


Transcript -- Open University academic Valerie Hope explains how objects found at Nemi reveal how mythology played a key role in everyday life.

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Why study myth?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010 3:36


Chris Emlyn-Jones, Valerie Hope and Paula James reveal the enduring importance of myth.

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Transcript -- Why study myth?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010


Transcript -- Chris Emlyn-Jones, Valerie Hope and Paula James reveal the enduring importance of myth.

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A330: Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2010 5:42


How story and myth are embedded into the monuments and artefacts of ancient Greece and Rome.

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Transcript -- A330: Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds

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Transcript -- How story and myth are embedded into the monuments and artefacts of ancient Greece and Rome.

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