The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum - for iPod/iPhone

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What can archaeological remains tell us about early cities and the people who lived in them? This album examines the important remains of one city, Poseidonia in Italy, founded towards the end of the 7th century BCE by colonists from the Greek city of Syb


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    The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2009 1:02


    An audio introduction to this album.

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    Transcript -- The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2009


    Transcript -- An audio introduction to this album.

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    The Greek city of Poseidonia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2009 5:33


    An introduction to the early Greek city and three of the best preserved temples.

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    Transcript -- The Greek city of Poseidonia

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    Transcript -- An introduction to the early Greek city and three of the best preserved temples.

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    The Tomb of the Diver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2009 5:19


    A spectacular tomb illustration reveals Greek cultural behaviour.

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    Transcript -- The Tomb of the Diver

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    Transcript -- A spectacular tomb illustration reveals Greek cultural behaviour.

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    After the Lucanian conquest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2009 2:58


    How the city was conquered by indigenous people who occupied the city in the 5th Century.

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    Transcript -- After the Lucanian conquest

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    Transcript -- How the city was conquered by indigenous people who occupied the city in the 5th Century.

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    How Poseidonia became Paestum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2009 8:00


    How Greek culture of Poseidonia was absorbed into the new Roman colony.

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    Transcript -- How Poseidonia became Paestum

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    Transcript -- How Greek culture of Poseidonia was absorbed into the new Roman colony.

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