Bologna’s medieval canals

As a special treat for you all we are having class OUTSIDE for a little tour of Bologna’s medieval canals.

On the way we’ll learn to spot where medieval city walls, or even bridges, used to be in modern cities; we’ll consider the every day elements of city life like laundry, bathing, and watering animals; and we’ll see that medieval city life was complex enough to necessitate things like municipal housing. There is still, somehow, some swearing.

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On city walls, symbolism, and being behind the residents’ gates at the Barbican

This week class is outside at the Barbican, where we talk about the London city wall. Enjoy!

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