Blog Post #3 - Classical Civilizations - Extra Credit

 

As I was reviewing this week’s material, I was very intrigued by the narrative of ancient pottery and the way historians use it to learn about furniture and daily practices of the Greeks and Romans. This video in particular covers many myths that are conveyed in the pottery. I am also amazed at the immaculate condition that the pieces are in and how vibrant and clear the colors are.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJos0HmLb6A


Although I was interested in the public Roman bathhouses as a means of relaxing and cleansing the body, I had no idea that they were also social centers until I found this video. This clip explains that people of various social classes would gather here to debate about various topics, play sports together, and even strike business deals!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQbRW-QxTWY

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  1. Professor VanderNoordaaSeptember 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM

    Thank you for these interesting videos- we need to bring bath houses back!

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  2. Ruth HernandezSeptember 14, 2025 at 4:32 AM

    Hi this was so interesting to read about !!!

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