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Ray Gives Expertise on A+E's "The Universe" about Roman Temple Discovery

RAY GIVES EXPERTISE ON A+E’S “THE UNIVERSE” ABOUT ROMAN TEMPLE DISCOVERY

Architecture Professor of Practice Mary-Ann Ray provided expert commentary on A+E Television Network, “The Universe” Season 9 (2015), on Roman Engineering. Ray discovered an architectural effect of the summer solstice on a Roman temple, Roccabruna Tower at Hadrian’s Villa. Her findings indicate the temple was built in such a way to take full advantage of the summer solstice and its direct sunlight which shone through into the temple, highlighting a space. Speculation is that the sun’s rays were highlighting a statue, but the mystery remains of what. Ray provides insight on this discovery in the episode about the ancient Roman sun cult and Roman engineering.

For more information, visit the Universe page and read the script here