Imperial Rome and Ostia
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Transcript -- Insulae
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About this Episode
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.
Recent Episodes from Imperial Rome and Ostia - for iPod/iPhone
Transcript -- Imperial Rome and Ostia
Transcript -- A brief introduction to the album.
The construction of Imperial Rome
A large scale model shows us how Imperial Rome once looked and we also learn some of its fascinating history.
Imperial Rome and Ostia - for iPod/iPhone
enAugust 23, 2009
Transcript -- The construction of Imperial Rome
Transcript -- A large scale model shows us how Imperial Rome once looked and we also learn some of its fascinating history.
Imperial Rome and Ostia - for iPod/iPhone
enAugust 23, 2009
Aqueducts in Rome
A look at how aqueducts were a great engineering achievement in Imperial Rome.
Transcript -- Aqueducts in Rome
Transcript -- A look at how aqueducts were a great engineering achievement in Imperial Rome.
The Aurelianic wall
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
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
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
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.