buildlikearoman.bsky.social
@buildlikearoman.bsky.social
A podcast which focuses on how the Romans built, the materials they used and who did the work.
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Was this really the inspiration for the Corinthian capital?
Seems as good a theory as any.
Seems as good a theory as any.
February 4, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Was this really the inspiration for the Corinthian capital?
Seems as good a theory as any.
Seems as good a theory as any.
Reposted by buildlikearoman.bsky.social
Episode 4 is now available:
Roman Lime, Pozzolan and Concrete
#romans #rome #history #archaeology #brick #tiles
Roman Lime, Pozzolan and Concrete
#romans #rome #history #archaeology #brick #tiles
Lime, Mortar, and Concrete
Podcast Episode · Build Like a Roman · 06/02/2026 · 25m
podcasts.apple.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Episode 4 is now available:
Roman Lime, Pozzolan and Concrete
#romans #rome #history #archaeology #brick #tiles
Roman Lime, Pozzolan and Concrete
#romans #rome #history #archaeology #brick #tiles
Lime, Mortar, and Concrete
Podcast Episode · Build Like a Roman · 06/02/2026 · 25m
podcasts.apple.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:39 AM
The translations (and more) from the most recent episode:
The Episodes Translations:
Pedalis = One‑foot tile/brick
Sesquipedalis = 1½‑foot brick/tile
Bessalis = Two‑thirds brick/tile
Tegula = Flat pan tile
Imbrex = Cover tile
Later / laterculus = Thin wall tile
The Episodes Translations:
Pedalis = One‑foot tile/brick
Sesquipedalis = 1½‑foot brick/tile
Bessalis = Two‑thirds brick/tile
Tegula = Flat pan tile
Imbrex = Cover tile
Later / laterculus = Thin wall tile
February 5, 2026 at 6:11 AM
The translations (and more) from the most recent episode:
The Episodes Translations:
Pedalis = One‑foot tile/brick
Sesquipedalis = 1½‑foot brick/tile
Bessalis = Two‑thirds brick/tile
Tegula = Flat pan tile
Imbrex = Cover tile
Later / laterculus = Thin wall tile
The Episodes Translations:
Pedalis = One‑foot tile/brick
Sesquipedalis = 1½‑foot brick/tile
Bessalis = Two‑thirds brick/tile
Tegula = Flat pan tile
Imbrex = Cover tile
Later / laterculus = Thin wall tile
Was this really the inspiration for the Corinthian capital?
Seems as good a theory as any.
Seems as good a theory as any.
February 4, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Was this really the inspiration for the Corinthian capital?
Seems as good a theory as any.
Seems as good a theory as any.
Brick and Tile
Podcast Episode · Build Like a Roman · 03/02/2026 · 23m
podcasts.apple.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Stone: Tuff, Travertine and Marble
Podcast Episode · Build Like a Roman · 01/02/2026 · 13m
podcasts.apple.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:06 AM
The Introduction Episode
Podcast Episode · Build Like a Roman · 31/01/2026 · 6m
podcasts.apple.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:03 AM