24. Pods in the Pipeline Mini Pod
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23. A Second Visit to St. Peter’s Basilica: The Piazza and Its Colonnade
After 1200 years, the first Roman basilica dedicated to St. Peter was torn down, and then began the slow process of building a new one on the same location. We discuss why it took so long to build the basilica, what the main features of its beautiful piazza are, and how it differed from that of the old one.
22. The “Generosity” and Violence Behind the Building of the Colosseum Mini Pod
Today we glance at why the Flavian Emperors may have built the Colosseum and how they put themselves in a position to do so. What did such vast public works projects have to do with the rise and fall of Roman Emperors?
21. A Second Look at the Colosseum: The Structure Itself
This podcast discusses the Colosseum as a building, including its overall shape, the huge awning that protected the spectators from the hot Roman sun, the foundations needed to support it, and its decorative elements. Our next episode will take up the kind of events that were staged in it.
20. A Secular Roman Monument Gets the Faith Mini Pod
Description Although its exterior [...]