Yale University Courses

Bigger Is Better - The Baths of Caracalla and Roman Architecture in the 2nd-3rd Centuries

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Explore Roman architecture's evolution in the 2nd-3rd centuries, from tomb designs to colossal public baths, highlighting the "bigger is better" philosophy and innovative decorative programs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rome Redux: The Tetrarchic Renaissance - Roman Architecture

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Explore Rome's architectural revival under Diocletian's Tetrarchy, from monumental baths to imperial palaces, reflecting renewed stability and power in the late Roman Empire.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous - Houses and Villas at Pompeii

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Explore ancient Roman domestic architecture in Pompeii, from early designs to luxurious villas, examining layouts, Greek influences, and famous examples like the House of the Faun and Villa of the Mysteries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Civic Life Interrupted: Pompeii's Architecture and Fate on August 24, A.D. 79

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Explore Pompeii's ancient architecture and daily life, from public buildings to bakeries, culminating in a poignant account of the city's fate during Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Creation of an Icon: The Colosseum and Contemporary Architecture in Rome

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Explore the Flavian dynasty's architectural legacy in Rome, focusing on the Colosseum's design, construction, and cultural impact, as well as other significant structures of the era.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Notorious Nero and His Amazing Architectural Legacy - Roman Architecture

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Explore Julio-Claudian emperors' architectural legacy, from Tiberius' Villa Jovis to Nero's innovative Domus Aurea, showcasing evolving Roman building techniques and the shift towards emphasizing interior spaces.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Roman Architecture: Making Mini Romes on the Western Frontier - Lecture 21

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Explore Roman architecture in Western provinces, focusing on urban design, theaters, temples, and aqueducts. Learn about "Romanization" and the creation of miniature Romes in conquered territories.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Roman Architecture: Timgad and Leptis Magna in North Africa - Lecture 18

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Explore Roman architecture in North African cities Timgad and Leptis Magna, from planned colonies to imperial renovations, highlighting unique structures and their historical significance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rome of Constantine and the Founding of Constantinople

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Explore Constantine's architectural legacy, from pagan baths to Christian basilicas, and the founding of Constantinople. Discover innovative Roman buildings and the eternal influence of Rome's architecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Roman Way of Life and Death at Ostia - The Port of Rome

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Explore ancient Ostia's architecture, from public spaces to residential buildings, revealing Roman life through exposed brick designs, mosaics, and evolving housing styles at Rome's bustling port city.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From Brick to Marble: Augustus Assembles Rome

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Explore Augustus' transformation of Rome from brick to marble, examining architectural innovations, political symbolism, and cultural influences that shaped the city's imperial grandeur.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Accessing Afterlife: Tombs of Roman Aristocrats, Freedmen, and Slaves - Roman Architecture

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Explore diverse Roman tombs, from Augustus' mausoleum to a baker's unique monument, revealing social status, architectural innovation, and the democratization of commemoration in ancient Rome.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

War in the Trenches - World War I Stalemate and Its Cultural Impact

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Explore WWI's trench warfare, its impact on soldiers and society, and key events like French mutinies, Russian Revolution, and US involvement. Understand the war's unprecedented scale and cultural legacy.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Basic Transmission Genetics - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

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Explore DNA structure, replication, Mendel's laws, and mutations in this comprehensive overview of genetic transmission and its role in evolution and organism development.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Postmodern Psyche - Exploring Deleuze, Guattari, and Žižek

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Explore postmodern psyche through Deleuze, Guattari, and Žižek. Examine rhizomatic thinking, film criticism, and the interplay of desire and need in relation to Lacan's theories.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video