Monday, May 6, 2013

Ancient Rome - The Republic - City and Town

The Ancient Romans by Allison Lassieur
Rome in Spectacular Cross-Section by Stephen Biesty
Tools of the Ancient Romans by Rachel Dickinson
"The Man Who Cut Down Trees" from Roman Myths by Geraldine McCaughrean and Emma Chichester Clark

Discussion:
The forum - purpose, function
Marketplaces
Home - town, country, villa - altars at home (Lares)

Activity:
Sandbox design of a Roman town
Picture study - building design, especially arches and domes; plan of the villa
Map study - Ancient Koeln, Ancient Rome

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