Rome: City and Empire

Elizabeth Minchin from the Australian National University's Centre for Classical Studies explores life after dark in Ancient Rome.

ABC RN’s Richard Fidler and panel discuss our ongoing fascination with Ancient Rome.

Archaeologist Dr J Patrick Greene shares his experiences working on excavations at Fishbourne Roman Palace, the Roman Baths in Bath and Portchester Castle.

Bell Shakespeare’s Director, James Evans and the cast of Julius Caesar discuss their roles with National Museum curator Lily Withycombe.

Date recorded: 21 September 2018. A fun and fascinating look at Ancient Rome through the eyes of teenage flies on the wall, Marcus and Tullia. This tour brings to life stories based around 11 objects in the Rome: City and Empire exhibition. Links to these British Museum objects are included in the transcript. Aimed at kids aged 8 to 12, the tour was written by Noëlle Janaczewska.

ABC broadcaster and history enthusiast Richard Fidler narrates this tour developed for the Rome: City and Empire exhibition from the British Museum. A cast of leading voice actors help bring 21 objects to life in a tour that aims to be highly emotive, enlightening and reflective. Links to these British Museum objects are included in the transcript. Written by Catherine Freyne and Noëlle Janaczewska.

British Museum director Hartwig Fischer and National Museum director Mathew Trinca on contemporary issues facing museums in the international arena.

A behind-the-scenes conversation with team members from the British Museum led by National Museum curator Dr Lily Withycombe explores the logistics of bringing an international show to Australia.