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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Archaeology at Pompeii
It's been almost 300 years since the site of Pompeii was discovered, and in that time it's seen the early days and long development of the practise of archaeology. Attitudes and techniques have all changed in that time, and we now cringe at how the early excavators treated the ruins. Guest: Dr Gillian Shepherd (Director, Trendall Centre, La Trobe University).