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Putting the astronomy back into Greek calendrics: the parapegma of Euktemon
Robert Hannah
A re-investigation of the parapegma of Euktemon (5th century BC, Athens), based on the assumption that some star observations may in fact have been calculated rather than directly…
Understanding the meaning of Greek temples' orientations. Akragas Valley of the Temples as a case study
Robert Hannah, Giulio Magli, Andrea Orlando
The issue of the orientation of Greek Temples has been the subject of several debates since the end of the 19 century. In fact, although a general tendency to orientation within th…
Nero's "solar" kingship and the architecture of Domus Aurea
Robert Hannah, Giulio Magli, Antonella Palmieri
The Domus Aurea, Nero's last "palace" constructed in the very heart of ancient Rome, is a true masterpiece of Roman architecture. We explore here symbolic aspects of the emperor's…
The role of the sun in the Pantheon's design and meaning
Robert Hannah, Giulio Magli
Despite being one of the most recognisable buildings from ancient Rome, the Pantheon is poorly understood. While its architecture has been well studied, its function remains uncert…