@buildlikearoman
A podcast which focuses on how the Romans built, the materials they used and who did the work. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/build-like-a-roman/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3keRSIipuoxRkagDXSMkmp Also on Patreon
You’re not the first to ask that, in the last few days actually.
I have a contract to write a book on a different topic, so will mention it to the publisher (they do books on Rome, construction etc) soon.
It’s nice to know there’s interest in the topic.
Starts tomorrow! Still time to sign up...
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Episode 7 is now available:
Romans and Asbestos
This week's episode is quite short, but still, quite an interesting topic.
#romans #rome #history #archaeology #asbestos
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Haha. One reason could have been to prevent the locals from making weapons. Another that they might’ve been told they were coming back, and that’s just how many nails they need to build a camp probably.
Oops, Episode 6 isn't Timber. It's Roman Metals!!
This site was excavated between 1952 and 65, where archaeologists uncovered a deliberately buried hoard of “A Million” nails, which turned out to be approximately 875,400 complete iron nails, with the rest being incomplete or corroded. They weighed around seven metric tonnes
Part of the Inchtuthil nail horde.
875,400 iron nails buried 6m / 18ft down to deny them to local tribes by Romans abandoning their fort in the 1st century CE.
An ancient carved stone bust of a bearded man
Stone insomnia.
So "Critics" being two journalists?
Complaining that one of the world's most visited ancient monuments - which costs around 800,000€ a year in running costs - has an entrance fee, is a bit much.
BTW, there is a long list of exemptions, allowing free entry to MANY types of visitors.
Barefoot.
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Roman Metal Terms: Latin → English
Ferrum → Iron
Plumbum → Lead
Stannum → Tin
Aes → Copper alloy (bronze/brass)
Cuprum → Copper
Cadmia → Zinc, used to make brass
Argentum → Silver
Aurum → Gold
Clavus → Nail
Fibula → Fastener
Fistula → Pipe
Aes coronarium → Thin bronze sheet
Aerugo → Verdigris
Episode 6 is now available:
Roman Timber: Roofs, Doors and Forgotten Walls
#romans #rome #history #archaeology #bronze #iron #romanbronze
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No, no they haven’t.
Images for the most recent podcast, on Roman timber.
On an unconnected topic...
I've like the way the Ligurian city of Ventimiglia is often written in 'modern' times as XXmiglia.
rm?
Less likely to cause confusion, no?
Probably because they were fantastic at taking an idea and making it popular. And probably giving themselves the credit for it too.😀
A factually dubious AI image of a hypocaust heated floor with the comment "Forget modern radiators, the ancient Romans engineered underfloor heating over 2,000 years ago. Called the hypocaust, this revolutionary system was a luxury feature for public baths and the villas of the extremely wealthy. Its operation required immense resources and labor, a hidden cost for ancient comfort."
Ironically, this AI slop (with a mosaic on the ceiling and an 19c spade, and no floor to heat) is factually correct. How annoying.
Except it was a Greek invention, hupokauston
Episode 5 is now available:
Roman Timber: Roofs, Doors and Forgotten Walls
#romans #rome #history #archaeology #brick #tiles
It's almost like he knew that someone would put him upon a pedestal.
I really enjoyed this episode, it was super interesting!
I was lucky enough to speak to @historyextra.bsky.social about strikes and collective action in Ancient Rome. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
A 1790s sketch of a basket or vase with an acanthus plant growing beside it.
A drawing of a Corinthian capital
Was this really the inspiration for the Corinthian capital?
Seems as good a theory as any.
Episode 4 is now available:
Roman Lime, Pozzolan and Concrete
#romans #rome #history #archaeology #brick #tiles
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Episode 4 is now available:
Roman Lime, Pozzolan and Concrete
#romans #rome #history #archaeology #brick #tiles
Opus latericium / testaceum = Brick‑faced concrete
Opus mixtum (reticulatum mixtum) = Mixed brick‑reticulate
I'll make sure to add these here after each new podcast episode.
Spellings and translation sources can be contradictory, so apologies for mistakes.
Opus vittatum mixtum (listatum) = Alternating brick and stone courses
Opus mixtum= Combination of stone and brick facings
Opus testaceum = Concrete faced with brick/tiles
Opus vittatum / listatum = Banded tufa/brick
The translations (and more) from the most recent episode:
The Episodes Translations:
Pedalis = One‑foot tile/brick
Sesquipedalis = 1½‑foot brick/tile
Bessalis = Two‑thirds brick/tile
Tegula = Flat pan tile
Imbrex = Cover tile
Later / laterculus = Thin wall tile