The Pagan Necropolis Under Vatican City - toldinstone

The Pagan Necropolis Under Vatican City toldinstone
eneath the floor of St. Peter's Basilica, an ancient Roman cemetery holds the secret to the origins of Vatican City.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:47 Excavations begin
1:36 The Vatican before Christianity
2:35 The Vatican Necropolis
4:07 The Trophy of Gaius
5:04 Constantine's Basilica
6:12 Shrines and high altars
7:30 The bones of St. Peter?
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I'm Garrett Ryan. I earned a PhD in Greek and Roman history, and taught at a few universities before leaving academia. These days, I spend most of my time writing, traveling, and - of course - making videos about ancient history.

Every Friday (and sometimes also on Tuesday), I post a video about the Greeks or Romans. Some of my videos explore ancient buildings and cities. Others answer frequently-asked questions, tour famous museums, or delve into ancient mysteries. All my videos aim, in some small way, to bring the past to life.

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