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The Roman Pantheon: Pagan Temple to Christian Church
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable history of the Pantheon in Rome, from its original construction under Agrippa in 27 BCE to its rebuilding by Hadrian around 126 CE, and its survival through the centuries as a functioning church. They discuss the unique design, including the massive unreinforced concrete dome with its central oculus, the portico with its monolithic granite columns imported from Egypt, and the building's conversion into a Christian church in 609 CE, which saved it from the fate of other Roman temples. The conversation also touches on the mysteries of…
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