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 Pyramid of Cestius
Towards the Tiber River is one of the more stranger tombs found in the city of Rome. Giaus Cestius built his pyramid when Rome’s interest in Egypt was at its peak, and it now stands as the only reminder of a forgotten Roman official. Guest: Dr Gillian Shepherd (Trendall Centre, La Trobe University)