11: The Temple of Roma and Venus
The Temple of Roma and Venus was designed and commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. Building started in the year 121 and this, the largest of Rome’s Temples, was inaugurated in the year 135. The build...
20 Sep 20205min
10: The Arch of Titus
The Arch of Titus - This monument celebrates processional triumph given to Titus following his successful campaign in Judaea. Titus commanded the Roman army during the siege and destruction of Jerusa...
20 Sep 20206min
9: The Roman Forum
You’re listening to an Audio Guide to Ancient Rome. My name is Daron Green. This intro and the next 15 podcast episodes are all relatively short – typically 5-10 minutes long with each focused on ...
20 Sep 20203min
8: The Baths of Caracalla
The Baths of Caracalla occupy a truly huge site to the south of the city. This particular construction was likely originally commissioned by Septimius Severus; but inaugurated in the year 216 during...
20 Sep 202016min
7: The Piazza Navona
It’s difficult to imagine it now, but the Piazza Navona we see today sits on the footprint of what was a major sporting stadium that accommodated roughly 30,000 spectators. Known it its day as the Ci...
20 Sep 202014min
6: The Arch of Constantine
The arch was erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate emperor Constantine's victory over emperor Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge which had taken place on October 28 in the year 312. This ...
20 Sep 202018min
5: The Ludus Magnus
The Ludus Magnus is located immediately east of the Colosseum. Translated as the ‘big training ground’ this was the largest and most prestigious gladiatorial school and barracks in ancient Rome. It i...
20 Sep 202014min
4: The Capitoline Hill and Insula
The Capitoline Hill is the ancient heart of Rome and the setting for the foundation of the entire Roman empire. This tour explores the origins of the hill and its relationship to the Roman forum. We...
20 Sep 202015min
