Dr Christopher Siwicki, Postdoctoral Fellow, The Norwegian Institute in Rome, joined the show (from Rome) to discuss how buildings were constructed in ancient Rome.
Some topics explored
- Vestiges of ancient Roman architecture
- The types of materials used and where the material came from
- The labour force used to construct buildings
- How stone walls were assembled
- Roofing and doors
- Architecture and architects in this period
- The evolution of building construction during this period
Listen to the episode
The episode can be streamed below and is also available on major podcast apps: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
Show Notes
- Dr Siwicki is author of the monograph Architectural Restoration and Heritage in Imperial Rome (Oxford University Press)
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