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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The Ara Pacis
The Ara Pacis was an altar in Rome, dedicated to Pax, the Roman goddess of peace. It stood to the north of the city on the main road, so that anyone approaching or leaving Rome was constantly reminded it was thanks to Augustus the empire had peace. Guest: Dr Gillian Shepherd (Director, Trendall Centre, La Trobe University)