
Economic: this route focuses on fuel efficiency and avoiding toll roads.Discovery: this route option favours scenic routes of tourist interest.The short (prioritising distance): this route option involves the shortest distance to reach the destination, whilst always remaining on passable roads.The quickest (prioritising time): this route option takes the least time to reach the destination.This is the default route that Michelin recommends. Michelin recommended: this route option focuses on safety, simplicity and minimising any risk of route errors.Join Rome: a Virtual Tour of the Ancient City on the FutureLearn website.ViaMichelin offers route and distance calculations between towns, addresses and points of interest for 4 possible modes of transport: car / motorcycle / bike / pedestrian.įor car and motorcycle routes you can choose from the following variants: Using evidence to understand the Colosseum.The architecture and function of theatres and circuses.The importance of entertainment for Rome’s rulers.

Week five: Bread and circuses (entertainment architecture) in Ancient Rome



The course will encourage you to explore the answers to all of these questions and many more. Why was this ancient city built where it was? Did all roads really lead to Rome? How was drinking water supplied to the city’s million inhabitants? Where did Romans worship their gods and meet their political masters? And which buildings provided a backdrop for the spectacular events that both celebrated emperors and secured the loyalty of the masses? Join Matthew on a walk around the city of Rome, and ask yourself: Immerse yourself in the architecture and history of Ancient Rome
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