A classic NOVA episode about attempting to build a Roman tepidarium, or hot baths, in Turkey. Narrated by Stacey Keach.
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An interesting and quick look at how the ancient Roman Civilization inhabitants dealt with their (not so) alone time.
posted by BoneRemake 2 years 2 months 2 weeks ago • 364 views • 5:40YouTube description: Dig in to the history of the Roman Empire’s staged gladiatorial naval battles and how they flooded the Colosseum to reenact famous battles. Starting in 80 CE, residents of... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 4 years 10 months 3 weeks ago • 428 views • 4:20YouTube description: Comparing modern concrete to that of the western Roman empire. In this video, I discuss a few modern techniques that help improve design life of concrete, including roller compacted... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 5 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 495 views • 9:34Romans used sealed aquaducts to span valleys too large for raised aquaducts.
posted by newtboy 5 years 8 months ago • 1,045 views • 1:36YouTube description: For thousands of years, the people of Hungary have soaked in the rich, thermal waters that lie below the country’s surface. From Roman emperors to Turkish kings, Budapest’s... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 5 years 11 months ago • 422 views • 2:45Kids at the Northwest Fencing Academy learn about the effectiveness of the tesudo (tortoise) formation used by the Roman legion. Source: Northwest Fencing Academy
posted by b4rringt0n 6 years 3 weeks ago • 987 views • 48 secsA more light hearted episode. On that solar eclipse hype train. I've never been so excited to literally not see something. Btw before someone's who's played aged of mythology chimes in, Mercury is a Roman... continue reading
posted by Mordhaus 6 years 9 months ago • 306 views • 3:20YouTube description: Many structures built by ancient Romans around 2,000 years ago are still standing, and some are still in excellent condition. Over the last decade, researchers have come discover... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 6 years 10 months 2 weeks ago • 688 views • 1:58When Dr. John Reid, Chairman of the Trimontium Trust, contacted us and asked for our help in order to shed some light on an ancient mystery, we immediately agreed! Dr. Reid and his team did some excavations... continue reading
posted by Mordhaus 7 years 9 months 1 week ago • 344 views • 29:38Welcome to the world of Lucius Popidius Secundus, a 17-year old living in Rome in 73 AD. His life is a typical one of arranged marriages, coming-of-age festivals, and communal baths. Take a look at this... continue reading
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