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October 31, 2024
The Column of Trajan in Rome is a fascinating monument that offers us a unique insight into Roman history, art, and architecture. In this podcast episode, we embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of this impressive structure and discover the stories hidden within its intricate reliefs.
As inputs for NotebookLM, we took the images of the column from below, as well as a text by Dio and a coin. Interestingly, the coin does not feature in the discussion at all.
The Column of Trajan is a monument of exceptional significance that continues to captivate us to this day. In this podcast episode, we will attempt to shed light on the many layers of this monument and bring its history to life. Keep in mind that this podcast is automatically generated and thus may contain errors!
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October 24, 2024
In this inaugural episode, we dive into a fascinating journey that began with a simple coin from the reign of Augustus. The podcast explores the story behind a Roman coin from the kenom platform, displaying both the obverse and reverse sides in detail:
Using AI tools, the images of the coin were fed into NotebookLM, which remarkably extracted much of the available information solely from the images—without any accompanying descriptions. Even the dating of the coin is accurate, though no specific dates are mentioned in the episode. Interestingly, the inscription on the obverse side doesn't correspond to the visible text on the coin and seems to have been creatively interpreted by the AI.
The episode takes an unexpected turn when a segment from Josephus’ Antiquities (18,65-80) about the destruction of the Temple of Isis is mistakenly uploaded into the same notebook. Despite the error, the AI integrated this side story seamlessly into the narrative, offering a layered discussion on ancient Roman history. This serendipitous detour not only enriches the exploration of Augustus' coin but also adds depth to the podcast by linking two seemingly unrelated historical events.
Tune in to uncover how AI and ancient history collide in this unique look at Roman artefacts and historical storytelling.
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