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...Open University course A219 Exploring the Classical World... Buildings of ancient Rome An introduction to this album’s contents. Temples of republican Rome An introduction to the remains of some of the most significant Roman temples in the Campus Martius. The Porticus of Octavia The grand gateway to the temple precinct. The Circus Flaminius The parade ground where...

...Open University course A219 Exploring the classical world... Learning from human remains: Seianti’s skeleton An audio introduction to this album. The sarcophagus An introduction to the most complete Etruscan skeleton in existence. Who was Seianti? Seianti’s clothing and jewellery give us many clues about her identity. Seianti’s skeleton A pathology expert builds up...

...Open University Course AD252 Islam in the West: the Politics of Co-existence... Islam in the West A short introduction to this album. Relating to wider society through inter-faith relations A look at the spiritual aspects of Sufism and the role of Islam in society. Puritanical Influences A discussion on why puritanical and anti western readings of Islam are proving so...

...Open University course A219 Exploring the classical world... The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum An audio introduction to this album. The Greek city of Poseidonia An introduction to the early Greek city and three of the best preserved temples. The Tomb of the Diver A spectacular tomb illustration reveals Greek cultural behaviour. After the Lucanian conquest How the city was...