Power and people in ancient Rome - for iPod/iPhone

by The Open University
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The ancient Romans constructed some of the first ever purpose-built venues for mass-entertainment. How do these structures enhance the audience’s experience of the spectacle? This album looks at famous Roman buildings like the Colosseum, a venue designed to impress, where vast numbers of people congregated for gladiatorial combat, chariot-racing and theatrical shows. Structures such as the Circus Maximus and even the Baths were designed as striking symbols of civic pride, glorifying the power of the Emperors who built them. This material forms part of The Open University course A219 Exploring the classical world.

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  • Power and people in ancient Rome
    Dec 1, 2009 – 00:00:54
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  • The Colosseum of Rome
    Dec 1, 2009 – 00:01:05
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  • Roman amphitheatres
    Dec 1, 2009 – 00:03:33
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  • Glorifying Rome
    Dec 1, 2009 – 00:02:31
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  • Audience
    Dec 1, 2009 – 00:05:00
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  • Spectacle
    Dec 1, 2009 – 00:02:09
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  • Baths of Caracalla
    Dec 1, 2009 – 00:05:06
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  • Baths of Ostia
    Dec 1, 2009 – 00:04:06
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Recent Reviews
  • Mayward1
    Open University Videos
    These are very informative videos using some great illustrative images to enhance the viewer's enjoyment. Anyone with a love of classical architecture and history will enjoy these fine productions.
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