The second PBL assignment involves the Theater of Marcellus, but instead of simply being a report on different aspects of the theater, it involves a particular hypothetical scenario. A strange collection of artifacts surrounding a sarcophagus have been found in the subterranean depths under the Via Del Teatro Di Marcello. The PBS show, "History Detectives" is considering expanding their research overseas, and they are hoping to use this gather enough evidence on this find to produce the first of the overseas versions of the show. However, many questions remain about the find, most involving the objects and how they came to be there.
Solving this PBL is obviously going to require a lot more research on the theater itself, which will take place throughout the remainder of the quarter. More specifically, we need to find out about what makes this theater special its possible connection to Roman burial rituals. The group has been given some leeway on this project, and the method of presentation remains unclear as of this time. It is possible that we could present a hypothetical scenario of our own, involving what could have possibly happened, but closely linked to research of the subject and period. The television show itself does exist and appears to be devoted to projects similar to this one, involving artifacts that seem particulary interesting or out of place. More narrowing of pertinent ideas is necessary before an outline on our presentation can emerge.
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