Historical Treasures that were Lost TWICE @toldinstone

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

What do an Egyptian sarcophagus, the gold of a Frankish king, and a hoard of Roman coins have in common? Watch this video to find out...
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Chapters
0:00 Priam's Treasure
0:53 Introduction
2:12 Elgin Marbles
4:26 Sarcophagus of Menkaure
6:43 Childeric's Treasure
8:27 Contemporary examples

Historical Treasures that were Lost TWICE

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$We Know More about the Romans than You Think 99% of Roman literature has been lost, along with all but a tiny fraction of the artifacts the Romans made and used. But huge amounts of evidence still exist - and more is being discovered every year. Please consider supporting this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/toldinstone If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.” https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022 If youre so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone https://www.instagram.com/toldinstone/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Texts 1:56 Manuscripts 2:32 Papyri 4:05 Inscriptions 5:17 Coins 6:46 Conclusion Thanks for watching!$