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Roman Innovations and Architecture
We have prepared two lesson plans including classroom activities, assignments, homework, and keys as well as: Glossary of keywords and concepts in an excel format Open questions adaptable for debates, presentations, and essays Recommended...
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Underground Rome
Underground archaeology is a niche topic and is highly specialized. We're talking about simple structures underground, such as those of Roman North Africa (able to withstand the heat), or we can get as extreme, in a mostly urban context...
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Roman Architecture
Roman architecture continued the legacy left by Greek architects and the established architectural orders, especially the Corinthian. The Romans were also innovators and they combined new construction techniques and materials with creative...
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Rome's Response to the Spread of Christianity
During the 1st century CE, a sect of Jews in Jerusalem claimed that their teacher, Jesus of Nazareth, was the 'messiah' of Israel. 'Messiah' meant 'anointed one', or someone chosen by the God of Israel to lead when God would intervene in...
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Roman Hunter with Lioness Painting
A painting that adorned the balustrade of the podium of the Roman amphitheatre of Augusta Emerita depicting a venatio scene with a hunter attacking a lioness. Late 1st century CE. It was found reused in a tomb outside the amphitheatre, which...
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A Gallery of 12 Roman Amphitheatres
In this gallery, we showcase 12 amphitheatres, a structure built throughout the Roman empire where ordinary people could watch such spectacles as gladiator games, mock naval battles, wild animal hunts, and public executions. Usually oval...
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Pula Arena Interior
The Pula Arena is the name of the Roman amphitheatre located in Pula, Croatia. It was first constructed in wood during the time of Augustus (27 BCE) and later replaced by an enlarged stone building completed during the reign of Vespasian...
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Colosseum Cross-Section
A cross-section of the Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre in Rome (begun in 72 CE). The diagram illustrates the four floors with wide access stairways and the outer decoration of (starting from the bottom) Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns...
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Bronze Sestertius with Colosseum
A bronze sestertius from the reign of Titus (79-81 CE) which depicts the Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre. Clearly shown are the four arched stories, statues within the arches and the large monumental fountain - the Meta Sudans - which stood...
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Coin Medallions Featuring the Colosseum
Medallions with designs similar to coins could be worn as a symbol of allegiance, or given as prestigious gifts. They were specifically to be attractive, as display or presentation pieces. Both of these medallions depict the Colosseum (Flavian...