A look at a mosaic found in Acholla, Tunisia, and how it reflects the popular trends of the time

Mosaic from Acholla

How materials and skills from across the Empire was used to re-inforce an empirical identity

Roman Emperor and Empire 1

The importance of monuments and effigies in the Roman Empire in re-enforcing its ideals

Roman Emperor and Empire 2

The image of the Emperor was carefully regulated to remind the provinces of his power

Roman Emperor and Empire 3

An overview of the origins and influence of the Roman Empire and the people who lived in its influence and under its power

Introducing the Roman World

Another mosaic from Tunisia which shows the integration of local cultural references into the pattern

Mosaic from La Chebba

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.

Culture, identity and power in the Roman empire - for iPod/iPhone

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