topographia: rome reborn 1.0
In my recent review of Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day by Philip Matyszak I referred to its illustrations by Altair 4 Multi-Media Roma.
That leads to a timely reminder of the new project at the Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities, University of Virginia, officially rolled out on June 11:
This initial site version (4th century A.D.) is only the beginning of an undertaking that will span the time from the Bronze Age (c. 1000 B.C.) to A.D. 552. However, what is there so far, is well worth exploring in depth. Also, under Resources, there are recommended sites on Roman Topography, from Piranesi to Platner’s Topographical Dictionary (best seen at LacusCurtius’ TOPOGRAPHIA URBIS ROMÆ) to current versions.
Related Smithsonian Magazine Article, July 2007
A warning, the Quicktime Fly through Ancient Rome link froze my laptop!
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