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.

by Matt Smith

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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May 27, 2026
Host Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith explore the Roman fort of Caerleon with Dr. Peter Guest, uncovering its historical significance as Legion II Augusta headquarters.

May 6, 2026
In the Roman period, Nea Paphos was the capital of Cyprus and a thriving centre of administration, culture, and commerce. Its theatre—first built in the Hellenistic age and later transformed under Roman rule—became one of the city’s most impressive monuments, a place where architecture, performance, and imperial power all came together. Guest: Dr Craig Barker (Head of Public Engagement, Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney and Director of the Paphos Theatre Archaeological Project)

December 18, 2025
As a prominent coastal city on the island of Cyprus, Salamis had a lot to offer the Romans. Well situated in the middle of the Mediterranean, it was the perfect location for maritime trade, as well as, unfortunately, the occasional war. Guest: Dr Christopher Gribbin (Adjunct Lecturer, Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University)
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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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