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Antiquity in Gotham
by Elizabeth Macaulay-Lewis
As an archaeologist and architectural historian in New York, Elizabeth investigates the reuse and reinterpretation of ancient architecture in New York City. Listen to her podcast to learn more about NYC's columns, arches, and temples. Check out her new book, Classical New York, out from Fordham University Press.
Episodes
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Antiquity in Gotham - Ep. 10: Titans of New York City: Prometheus and Atlas at Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is a city within a city. At the heart of this city, which was envisaged and executed by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. during the Great Depression, was a program of mythological art. The two most icon sculptures were Atlas and Prometheus. Join us for an interview with Dr. Jared…
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Antiquity in Gotham - Ep. 9: Latin Lurking: the inscriptions of New York City
Words are all around us in New York City, adorning building, memorials, and works of art. Latin inscriptions or passages from ancient literature have decorated the earliest memorial in the United States, the Montgomery Monument to its latest, the national September 11 Memorial & Museum. Join us…
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Antiquity in Gotham - Ep. 8: Reinterpreting the Pantheon in the Bronx
The Gould Memorial Library is probably the most famous building in New York City that you've never heard of. The centerpiece of NYU's uptown campus in the Bronx, the Gould Memorial Library was designed by Stanford White and reinterpreted the Pantheon. Its history is also reflective of the ups and...
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Antiquity in Gotham - Ep. 7: Designing Roman Villas and Gardens for the Gilded Age
Along side architecture, art and inscriptions, the aristocratic villas of Rome and their gardens were also reinterpreted during the Gilded Age with the Pompeia in Saratoga, New York, and then later at the Getty Villa in Malibu California. Please joins us for an interview with Dr. Katharine von...
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Antiquity in Gotham - Ep. 6: Trimalchio’s New Tombs
Like the Pharaohs of Egypt and the Emperors of Rome, New Yorkers care about where they live; they also cared about where they died. Green-Wood and Woodlawn Cemeteries are two of the US's greatest rural cemeteries and are home to excellent examples of Neo-Antique Tombs. Join us on a tour of...
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Antiquity in Gotham - Ep. 5: Dining Like Nero: Murray's Roman Gardens
Dining out is something that New Yorkers love to do. At the start of the 20th century, Lobster Palaces were all the rage with the moneyed fast set. In places like Murray's Roman Gardens or the Cafe L'Opera, one could enjoy a sumptuous dinner of Lobster and champagne, often in the company of an...
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Antiquity in Gotham - Ep. 4: Pompeian and Ancient Interiors in New York City
Grand mansions were a major part of Gilded Age New York. The newly minted millionaires built themselves lavish residences, many of which had interiors inspired by the ancient world. Pompeii's houses were a particularly popular reference point. Also learn about how Henry G. Marquand and Lawrence...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
As an archaeologist and architectural historian in New York, Elizabeth investigates the reuse and reinterpretation of ancient architecture in New York City. Listen to her podcast to learn more about NYC's columns, arches, and temples. Check out her new book, Classical New York, out from Fordham University Press.
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As an archaeologist and architectural historian in New York, Elizabeth investigates the reuse and reinterpretation of ancient architecture in New York City. Listen to her podcast to learn more about NYC's columns, arches, and temples. Check out her new book, Classical New York, out from Fordham...
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