The Mediterranean and the Romans

04/17/09 • 30 min

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

This month we explore the mysterious anchors buried off the shores of Cyprus, the unusual burial practices in Malta and the highly decorative shipsheds of the Romans. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom Birch explains the tell-tale signs of a Roman road, otherwise hidden in a field. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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