A podcast which focuses on how the Romans built, the materials they used and those who did the work.
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Build Like a Roman - Podcast
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🚨Update 🚨
So, I read an article which said this ain't Roman.
The Netherlands Ministry of Culture own this photo and their description isn't great (see thread)
So my revision here is that it IS Roman, but lacks the typical iron sole, so caused confusion.
A woodworks plane found in a sunken ship. It still has the score marks on the side, from when the maker was preparing to hollow it out.
It's sometimes said to be Roman, but it's actually Dutch, similar, but not the same.
Not all artisans in Rome were freeborn. Many did their apprenticeship, and gained their skills whilst enslaved.
Short Audio clip from Episode #17: Roman Woodworkers.
Random video. (Check his boots🫣)
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This is a great listen. If you know the work of @debscavator.bsky.social, then you know how good this will be!
An appeal for help from one of our CHS members. If you know where to get this paper, please let me know so I can put you in touch with the enquirer.
Double whammy for #PhallusThursday & #RomanFortThursday...
Lovely clear stone carving on display at @vindolandatrust.bsky.social museum. The phallus proudly takes centre stage, protecting the garrison from evil!
#romanbritain #romanmilitary #hadrianswall #vindolanda #archaeology
Build Like a Roman - Podcast
Build Like a Roman - Podcast
Build Like a Roman - Podcast
For Edinburgh based folk - if you are interested in land rights or forest protection, i think you'll enjoy "No More History without us" a film hosted by CinemaAttic on Tuesday at Leith Dockers Club cinemaattic.com/event/nomore...
A woodworks plane found in a sunken ship. It still has the score marks on the side, from when the maker was preparing to hollow it out.
It's sometimes said to be Roman, but it's actually Dutch, similar, but not the same.
Construction History Society
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CinemaAttic and Casa Kayeb present a screening of the award-winning documentary No More History Without Us, which exposes the deep-rooted myths that have long shaped how the world sees the Amazon: an ...
Ramps that allow people to get inside public buildings: who does it better? Ancient Greeks or modern societies? You might not get the answer you expected...
Our full episode on Disability in the ancient Greek world with @debscavator.bsky.social is out now!
www.ancienthistory101.org/p/disability...
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Andrew Heald
Ancient History 101 Podcast
This book is epic in so many ways.
I urge you to embark on an adventure into @carolawrence.bsky.social’s brilliantly inspiring & creative world of Homer’s Odyssey.
Caroline’s unceasing passion & energy for Classics & fun bounces off the pages in her inimitable style.
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This Thracian fibula (ornamental disk) is gilded silver & was part of an equestrian kit. It portrays a maelstrom of violence full of snarling dogs, attacking each other or hunting a ram or being throttled by a man. It’s a stunning but brutal piece
🕰️c100 BC
🏛️📷 Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
#FindsFriday
