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The Sofia Globe reports that a larger-than-life Roman statue dated to the second or third century A.D. was uncovered during construction work near the coast of the Black Sea, outside the walls of the ancient city of Odessos. The white marble figure depicts a middle-aged man with a short beard. His right hand is missing, and there is some damage to the face. A Greek engraving on the statue's plinth names "G[aius] Marius Hermogenes," who is shown wearing a toga and holding a scroll, which are both symbols of Roman authority. The statue has been transferred to the Archaeological Museum...

Take a unique walk inside one of the best preserved monuments of ancient Rome: Trajan's Column. Ascend the spiral staircase- rarely open to the public- to the top viewing platform for a one-of-a-kind view of Ancient Rome, and learn about the construction and meaning of this funerary monument that narrates the battles against the Dacians (modern Romania). Walk inside and ascend Trajan's Column | 8:22Darius Arya Digs | 28.1K subscribers | 127,903 views | August 14, 2023

Why is there only one firsthand account of the Vesuvius eruption? How is it possible the Romans had such well-cared-for teeth? After nearly two thousand years, there are still plenty of unanswered questions about the Pompeii eruption.Voiceover By: Tim BenschWhy ignore the warning signs? | 0:00A foggy timeline | 1:42Why didn't a water evacuation work? | 3:08How big was the eruption? | 4:21What's with the nice teeth? | 5:28Did they not understand volcanoes? | 6:24What about the refugees? | 7:28Where are other firsthand accounts? | 8:36Why blame the inhabitants? | 9:49Things That Don't Make Sense About The Disaster Of Pompeii...

A tour of the Roman legionary camp at Lambaesis, Algeria.Lambaesis: the Best-Preserved Legionary Fort | 7:44Scenic Routes to the Past | Garrett Ryan, PhD31.8K subscribers | 83,131 views | August 30, 2024

The most unbelievable thing I saw during my time in Africa: the amazing Roman amphitheater at El Jem (FKA Thysdrus).Follow this building through time, and you'll see the entire story of empire and civilisation in the mediterranean.This was undoubtedly the highlight of my trip to Tunisia, and represents the centrepiece that I took out of my video of crossing Tunisia by train.Chapters0:00 Travel from Tunis to El Jem0:49 The Amphitheater of El Jem, Tunisia5:00 The history of El Jem Amphitheater6:52 Thysdrus Amphitheater in the modern eraThe African colosseum that nobody knows exists | 8:55Tom Thornton | 57.8K subscriber | 237,875...

Tunisia's Zaghouan Aqueduct, built to serve Carthage in the second century, is among the longest and most impressive of all Roman aqueducts. This video follows the aqueduct from the monumental fountain at its source to the grandiose baths at its terminus. Following the Longest Roman Aqueduct | 3:20Scenic Routes to the Past | 28K subscribers | 11,537 views | July 19, 2024

This first episode of "Old News" explores the latest archaeological discoveries in Tuscany, Pompeii, and Herculaneum.The Latest Archaeological Finds in Italy | 5:10toldinstone | 516K subscribers | 1747 views | September 6, 2024

After the Egyptian pyramids, the royal mausoleums of Numidia are the largest tombs in Africa. Much about them, however, remains mysterious – including who was buried inside.The Mysterious Royal Tombs of Numidia | 5:11Scenic Routes to the Past | 29.3K subscribers | 5,934 views | August 13, 2024

Artnet News reports that a section of opus sectile flooring has been discovered at Baiae, a luxurious Roman town now underwater in the Gulf of Naples, by a team of divers from C.S.R. Restoration of Cultural Heritage, Underwater Archaeology and Technology. Opus sectile flooring is made up of large, polychrome stones cut into precise shapes and was popular among elites during the first century A.D. Such large stones made it more expensive than mosaic flooring, which was made with small tesserae. This floor, made with recycled materials, was installed in a villa's porch reception area overlooking the sea. Baiae eventually...

This video explores another three forgotten Roman megaprojects: the colossal gold mines at Las Medulas, Spain; the Anastasian Wall, Constantinople's outer defense; and Rome's artificial harbor at Portus.Chapters:0:00 Las Medulas3:13 The Anastasian Wall5:24 PortusThree (more) Forgotten Roman Megaprojects | 9:36toldinstone | 511K subscribers | 100,617 views | July 19, 2024

Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:06 The Forum and Colosseum2:27 The Ara Pacis3:24 Early restorations4:37 Mondly5:47 Roman forts and baths6:42 Knossos7:23 The Stoa of Attalus8:59 The Acropolis10:05 When to restore?Why Most "Ancient" Buildings are Fakes | 11:18toldinstone | 494K subscribers | 122,499 views | April 12, 2024

Chapters:0:00 Formerly lost cities2:30 Ekster3:32 Suburbs of Pompeii5:01 Tripergole5:45 Helike and other drowned cities6:44 Tigranocerta7:12 Ptolemais Theron and Muziris7 Lost Cities (that could still be found) | 8:35toldinstone | 444K subscribers | 69,473 views | December 8, 2023

For centuries, Bactria - a region shared by modern Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan - was part of the Hellenistic world. Conquered by Alexander the Great, Bactria became the heart of a powerful Greek kingdom. And even after the Greco-Bactrian kingdom was overrun by nomads, its cities continued to thrive. This video explores their fates.The Lost Greek Cities of Central Asia | September 3, 2021 | toldinstone

Lets answer the old question many numismatists make: "For how long did ancient coins circulate?" Lets take a look at some examples of Roman coins and hoards and try to come up with an answer.How long Did Roman Coins Stay in Circulation? | 18:38Classical Numismatics | 17.2K subscribers | 51,039 views | September 9, 2023

Building the Walls of Constantinople | 11:35toldinstone | 421K subscribers | 79,760 views | September 15, 2023

Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:09 Toothpicks and tooth powders2:49 Dealing with bad breath and toothache3:47 Established Titles5:13 Roman dentistry6:28 Dentures7:05 The evidence from Pompeii8:25 Worn enamel and plaqueWhy the Romans had Better Teeth than Modern Europeanstoldinstone | September 2, 2022