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Temple of the Nymphs - Ancient Rome Live (AIRC)
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Temple of the Nymphs - Ancient Rome Live (AIRC)

The temple remains visible on the Via delle Botteghe Oscure were discovered during the 1930s CE urban renewal project. The two columns were re-erected in the 1950s CE on the temple podium. The column drums are travertine, faced with stucco...
Roman Bridges (General) - Ancient Rome Live
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Roman Bridges (General) - Ancient Rome Live

The Romans employed the arch in the construction of their bridges to span the Tiber River, approximately 100 m wide. The actual arches were composed of voussoir blocks typically faced in ashlar blocks (tuff, travertine) with a concrete rubble...
Colosseum Valley - Ancient Rome Live (AIRC)
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Colosseum Valley - Ancient Rome Live (AIRC)

The Colosseum (the Flavian amphitheater) is the largest amphitheater the Romans ever constructed, with a circumference of 545 m, height of 50 m, 189m long and 156m wide. The exterior wall of travertine stone has been estimated to 100,000...
The Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire - Leonora Neville
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The Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire - Leonora Neville

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-byzantine-empire-leonora-neville Most history books will tell you that the Roman Empire fell in the fifth...
The tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice - Brendan Pelsue
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The tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice - Brendan Pelsue

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-tragic-myth-of-orpheus-and-eurydice-brendan-pelsue The marriage of Orpheus, the greatest of all poets and musicians, to Eurydice...
The Philosophy of Cynicism - William D. Desmond
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The Philosophy of Cynicism - William D. Desmond

Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life. — In the 4th century BCE, a young Diogenes of Sinope was found to be counterfeiting coins. He...
What's so special about Viking ships? - Jan Bill
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What's so special about Viking ships? - Jan Bill

Explore the history and technology of Viking longships, which helped the Scandinavians conquer trade routes and new territories. — As the Roman Empire flourished, Scandinavians had small settlements and no central government. Yet by...
The Romans Flooded the Colosseum for Sea Battles - Janelle Peters
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The Romans Flooded the Colosseum for Sea Battles - Janelle Peters

Dig in to the history of the Roman Empire’s staged gladiatorial naval battles and how they flooded the Colosseum to reenact famous battles. — Starting in 80 CE, residents of Rome and visitors from across the Roman Empire would fill...
The myth of Jason and the Argonauts - Iseult Gillespie
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The myth of Jason and the Argonauts - Iseult Gillespie

Hercules, the strongest man alive with a mighty heart to match. Orpheus, charmer of nature and master of music. Castor and Pollux, the twin tricksters. The Boreads, sons of the North Wind who could hurtle through the air. Brought together...
The Murder of Ancient Alexandria's Greatest Scholar - Soraya Field Fiorio
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The Murder of Ancient Alexandria's Greatest Scholar - Soraya Field Fiorio

Dive into the life of one of Ancient Rome’s most powerful figures, Hypatia of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and political advisor to the city's leaders. — In the city of Alexandria in 415 CE, the bishop and the governor were in a fight...
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