When in Rome

A regular podcast series about place and space in

Author: 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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Salamis
Thursday, 18 December, 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)