The Marvels of Imperial Rome
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Understanding Italian architecture is understanding Western Civilization. No country has produced such an extraordinary number of iconic architectural monuments over a period of two millennia as has Italy. Join Dr. Rocky for this first of a 5-part video lecture series where he will examine several of ancient Rome’s most recognizable structures, such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the triumphal Arch of Constantine.
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