Why were Central Terminal and why did the old Penn Station modeled on ancient Roman baths? Listen to Elizabeth Macaulay-Lewis interview Dr. Allyson McDavid about Roman bath design, train stations, museums and modern-day Baths in New York City. We'll discuss why Nero may have been a lousy emperor but his baths were pretty fabulous!

Antiquity in Gotham - Ep. 3: What is worse than Nero? What is better than his baths?

As an archaeologist and architectural historian in New York, Elizabeth investigates the reuse and reinterpretation of ancient architecture in New York City. Listen to her  podcast to learn more about NYC's columns, arches, and temples. Check out her new book, Classical New York, out from Fordham University Press.

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As an archaeologist and architectural historian in New York, Elizabeth investigates the reuse and reinterpretation of ancient architecture in New York City. Listen to her podcast to learn more about NYC's columns, arches, and temples. Check out her new book, Classical New York, out from Fordham University Press.

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Antiquity in Gotham - Ep. 3: What is worse than Nero? What is better than his baths?

Antiquity in Gotham - Ep. 3: What is worse than Nero? What is better than his baths?