Culture, identity and power in the Roman empire - iPod/iPhone video
by The Open University
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Description
This series of tracks concentrates on an ancient city, Thugga, and looks at the influence of the Roman Empire on the city and the existing culture. Material is taken from The Open University Course AA309 Culture, identity and power in the Roman empire.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoMosaic from Acholla | A look at a mosaic found in Acholla, Tunisia, and how it reflects the popular trends of the time | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Transcript -- Mosaic from Acholla | A look at a mosaic found in Acholla, Tunisia, and how it reflects the popular trends of the time | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoRoman Emperor and Empire 1 | How materials and skills from across the Empire was used to re-inforce an empirical identity | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Transcript -- Roman Emperor and Empire 1 | How materials and skills from across the Empire was used to re-inforce an empirical identity | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoRoman Emperor and Empire 2 | The importance of monuments and effigies in the Roman Empire in re-enforcing its ideals | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Transcript -- Roman Emperor and Empire 2 | The importance of monuments and effigies in the Roman Empire in re-enforcing its ideals | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoRoman Emperor and Empire 3 | The image of the Emperor was carefully regulated to remind the provinces of his power | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Transcript -- Roman Emperor and Empire 3 | The image of the Emperor was carefully regulated to remind the provinces of his power | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoIntroducing the Roman World | An overview of the origins and influence of the Roman Empire and the people who lived in its influence and under its power | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Transcript -- Introducing the Roman World | An overview of the origins and influence of the Roman Empire and the people who lived in its influence and under its power | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoMosaic from La Chebba | Another mosaic from Tunisia which shows the integration of local cultural references into the pattern | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Transcript -- Mosaic from La Chebba | Another mosaic from Tunisia which shows the integration of local cultural references into the pattern | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Episodes |
