A regular podcast series about place and space in the ancient Roman Empire. “I found Rome built of sun-dried bricks; I leave her clothed in marble.” - Augustus.
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Episode XXI - The Column of Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius spent much of his reign on the frontiers of the Roman empire, protecting his people from the barbarian tribes to the north. A triumphal column was erected in the Campus Martius, in honour of his great victories. Guest: Dr Rhiannon Evans (Senior Lecturer, Ancient Mediterranean Studies, La Trobe University)