The Theatre of Marcellus

When in Rome by When in Rome

Sep 16, 202600:26:23Society & Culture

The Theatre of Marcellus is a perfect example of the changing tastes of Rome in the late Republic. As plays became more popular, permanent structures were built, in this case in the Campus Martius on the banks of the Tib...

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