Roman Sporting Memorabilia - Michael Marshall

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Channel: Gresham College · 2015 · Education

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A small pendant could be a charm to protect a sickly child from harm, or it could be a token of support for a local gladiator. Michael Marshall explains how artefacts are examined in this short clip.

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