Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rome’s best-preserved ancient church rose from the ashes of a brutal barbarian sack...
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Chapters:
0:00 The Sack of Rome
1:38 Theodosius and the Goths
2:51 Alaric
4:10 Reactions to the Sack
5:12 Through Eternity Tours
6:01 Christian Basilicas
7:49 The first popes
8:57 Santa Sabina
10:21 Things fall apart
Rome’s best-preserved ancient church rose from the ashes of a brutal barbarian sack...
If you'd like to explore Rome's ancient wonders with guides passionate about the history and culture of the Eternal City, consider Through Eternity Tours. Save 5% on any group or private tour with the discount code TOLDINSTONE2023: througheternity.com/en/rome-tours
You might also be interested in Through Eternity's podcast and YouTube channel @ThroughEternity
Check out my other YouTube channels, @scenicroutestothepast and @toldinstonefootnotes
Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon:
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.”
amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022
If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web:
reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone
instagram.com/toldinstone
goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan
Chapters:
0:00 The Sack of Rome
1:38 Theodosius and the Goths
2:51 Alaric
4:10 Reactions to the Sack
5:12 Through Eternity Tours
6:01 Christian Basilicas
7:49 The first popes
8:57 Santa Sabina
10:21 Things fall apart
