When in Rome

By Matt Smith

History

What's When in Rome about?

A regular podcast series about place and space in the ancient Roman Empire.

“I found Rome built of sun-dried bricks; I leave her clothed in marble.” - Augustus.

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When in Rome episodes:

03.15.2024
The Temple of Bel
The Temple of Bel in Palmyra mixed the religions of Rome with beliefs in the east, providing the residents of the city with their own unique deities. While significant as a Roman temple, it had a long history in the...
01.05.2024
Utica
Founded as a Phoenician city, Utica became an important Roman colony on what is now the Tunisian coast, but it never managed to get past a healthy rivalry with nearby Carthage. Guest: Assistant Professor J. Andrew Dufton (Archeology, Dickinson College)
11.14.2023
Aurelian Walls
No structure says ‘Crisis of the Third Century’ more than the Aurelian Walls. The city of Rome had long been at peace and largely untouchable, but Aurelian realised that times had changed, and the capital of the empire needed defending. Guest:...
08.03.2023
Villa of Theseus
Cyprus was in an excellent position for trade in the mediterranean, not just for the Roman empire but later for the Byzantine empire as well. In the old capital of Neo Paphos, one of the richest and most extensive residences...
04.28.2023
Paestum
Paestum is a city on the western coast of Italy, founded by Greeks and known in the modern day as the site of impressive temples and elaborately painted tombs. Guest: Dr Tiziana D'Angelo (Director, Archeological Park of Paestum and Vella). Support the...
01.16.2023
Cloaca Maxima
The cloaca maxima is the great sewer of Rome. A tad smelly but highly functional, it funneled water and waste increasing health and sanitation, and earned admiration for its importance to the people. Guest: Dr Gillian Shepherd (Trendall Centre, La Trobe...
10.12.2022
The Library of Hadrian
Hadrian loved Greece, and part of his grand plan involved making his mark on the city of Athens. The library he built on the north side of the Acropolis was just one of his building projects, and a contribution to...
09.06.2022
Salona
Salona was the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and sits along the coast of the Adriatic on the banks of the river Jadro. It is strongly associated with early Christianity, and is now the largest archaeological site in...
06.22.2022
Melite
Melite was an ancient Roman settlement on the site of M’Dina in modern Malta. A small island in the middle of the mediterranean, Malta was in the path of wars and trade routes throughout the classical period, and we’re only...
02.25.2022
Londinium
Londinium was a significant city in the Roman empire, as it was the hub of activity and the capital of the province of Britannia. It was built on the bank of the River Thames and became the largest city in...

What's When in Rome about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

When in Rome episodes:

The Temple of Bel

Utica

Aurelian Walls

Villa of Theseus

Paestum

Cloaca Maxima

The Library of Hadrian

Salona

Melite

Londinium