Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:28 The late Byzantine city 2:17 The Ottoman city 3:32 Column of Leo 4:15 Column of Marcian 4:50 Forum of Constantine 5:44 Forum of Theodosius 6:38 St. Polyeuctus 7:37 Palace of Antiochus 8:48 "Botaneiates Palace" 9:36 Column of the Goths 10:29 Thessaloniki
Hidden Ruins of Byzantine Constantinopletoldinstone2023-10-20 | Fragments of Byzantine Constantinople hidden in plain sight. My tour of Byzantine Thessaloniki: youtu.be/pzU3xnCsJVQ
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:28 The late Byzantine city 2:17 The Ottoman city 3:32 Column of Leo 4:15 Column of Marcian 4:50 Forum of Constantine 5:44 Forum of Theodosius 6:38 St. Polyeuctus 7:37 Palace of Antiochus 8:48 "Botaneiates Palace" 9:36 Column of the Goths 10:29 ThessalonikiGetting Elected in Ancient Rometoldinstone2024-11-08 | The chief officials of the Roman Republic were chosen through one of history's most chaotic electoral systems. Watch my new series "Rome in Review" on Patreon: patreon.com/toldinstone Travel with Toldinstone: toldinstone.com/trips
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:33 The Roman Republic 1:33 Cursus honorum 2:08 Comitia Centuriata 2:58 Comitia Tributa 3:49 "Optimates" and "Populares" 4:22 Campaigning 6:19 Political graffiti 7:06 Romanis Magicae 7:51 Election day 9:11 The end of electionsRoman Tombstones and Epitaphstoldinstone2024-10-30 | This video explores the strange world of Roman epitaphs, which tell us a great deal about life - and death - in the ancient world. My video on the tomb of the youthful poet Quintus Sulpicius Maximus: youtu.be/xXaIExMpdkI?si=jpBRo0Tm4oOg-6ur
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:34 Patterns of commemoration 1:27 Tomb design 2:53 Components of the epitaph 4:25 Odd jobs 5:17 Members of the imperial household 5:57 Military careers 6:45 Remarkable women 7:15 Untimely demises 7:40 Curses and exhortationsHow much weight could a Roman bridge carry?toldinstone2024-10-18 | This video explores the remarkable strength and durability of Roman bridges. Find more Toldinstone content on Patreon: patreon.com/toldinstone
Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:25 Wooden bridges 1:42 Building a stone bridge 3:30 Exceptional bridges 4:13 Strength and durability 5:00 Calculating capacity 6:02 Roman bridge vs. freight trainWhy isnt Roman Concrete used today?toldinstone2024-10-04 | Roman concrete redefined the limits of architecture. But could it be used to build a modern skyscraper? Find more Toldinstone content on Patreon: patreon.com/toldinstone
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Chapters: 0:00 The origins of concrete 1:25 Building with Roman concrete 2:49 Why the Romans didn't build skyscrapers 3:33 A hypothetical modern project 4:20 The "Insula" method 5:23 The "Colosseum" method 7:17 Possible, not comfortableWhy the Roman and Greek Gods were Differenttoldinstone2024-09-13 | This video explores the many differences - some subtle, others dramatic - between the Greek and Roman gods. For more new content, check out my Patreon: patreon.com/toldinstone
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Greco-Roman polytheism 1:28 The Olympian Gods 1:52 Greek vs. Roman 2:47 Universal and local gods 3:15 Foreign gods 4:36 Deified concepts 5:40 Views of the Olympians 6:34 Explaining differences 7:26 Belief and practiceWhy 24 Roman Statues Were Found in a Hot Spring | Old News Ep.1toldinstone2024-09-06 | This first episode of "Old News" explores the latest archaeological discoveries in Tuscany, Pompeii, and Herculaneum. For more content and commentary, join the Toldinstone Patreon: patreon.com/toldinstone
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:20 San Casciano dei Bagni 2:02 Pompeii 3:32 HerculaneumFinding an Apartment in Ancient Rometoldinstone2024-08-27 | Thanks to Helix Sleep for sponsoring this video. Helix is offering Toldinstone fans an exclusive discount: 27% off your mattress purchase, plus two free pillows. To take advantage of this offer, visit: helixsleep.com/toldinstone and use the promo code HELIXPARTNER27. This discount ends after Labor Day, but you’ll still get 20% off using my link. Offers subject to change. #helixsleep
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:52 Good and bad apartments 1:49 The insulae of Ostia 2:41 Helix 4:07 The Garden Houses 4:56 Decoration 5:25 Amenities 5:57 Owning and renting 6:41 Rent prices 7:36 Fire and other hazards 8:42 The last insulaeIts time for a changetoldinstone2024-08-23 | To access "Rome in Review" and all my other exciting new content, visit: patreon.com/toldinstone
Thanks for watching!Bars and Restaurants in Ancient Rometoldinstone2024-08-06 | The tabernae of ancient Rome were bars and fast-food restaurants. But they were also places for non-elite Romans to socialize, play games, and bet on chariot races.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:16 The bars of Pompeii 2:32 Fine dining 3:09 Wines on tap 4:02 Bar food 5:23 Open all night 6:03 Barmaids 6:37 Dives 7:22 Bad reviews 7:54 Where everybody knows your nameThree (more) Forgotten Roman Megaprojectstoldinstone2024-07-19 | This video explores another three forgotten Roman megaprojects: the colossal gold mines at Las Médulas, Spain; the Anastasian Wall, Constantinople's outer defense; and Rome's artificial harbor at Portus. You might also be interested in my video on the longest Roman aqueduct: youtu.be/-t7vBwsDkwM?si=55iUXnk5UUjUfNLG
Chapters: 0:00 Las Médulas 3:13 The Anastasian Wall 5:24 PortusSecrets of the Herculaneum Papyritoldinstone2024-07-05 | The Herculaneum papyri, scrolls buried and charred by Vesuvius, are the most tantalizing puzzle in Roman archaeology. I recently visited the Biblioteca Nazionale in Naples, where most of the papyri are kept, and discussed the latest efforts to decipher the scrolls with Dr. Federica Nicolardi. My interview with Dr. Nicolardi: youtu.be/gs1Z-YN1aQM
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Opening the scrolls 1:47 A visit to the library 2:38 A papyrologist at work 4:00 The Vesuvius Challenge 4:46 What the scrolls say 5:40 Contents of the unopened scrolls 6:28 The other library 7:12 An interview with Dr. NicolardiRomes Mountain of Ancient Garbagetoldinstone2024-06-25 | Rome's Monte Testaccio, the ancient world's largest garbage dump, is estimated to contain 53 million broken amphorae. Support Romanis Magicae on Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/kaijusandcowboys/romanis-magicae-2 I'd like to thank Through Eternity Tours for helping me access Monte Testaccio.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:17 Spanish olive groves 2:03 From olives to oil 3:47 The voyage to Portus 5:15 The emperor's oil 6:15 Up the Tiber 7:09 Romanis Magicae 8:02 The warehouse district 9:30 Monte Testaccio 11:12 Significance of a dump 11:46 Visiting Monte TestaccioHow did Roman Baths work?toldinstone2024-06-07 | This video explores how Roman baths were built, supplied with water, heated, and cleaned. Check out my video on the ONLY Roman bath still used today: youtu.be/e8To0wOlb6c A special thanks to Woosh Drains of Astoria, Queens for sponsoring this video!
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Designing baths 2:34 Supplying water 5:11 Heating baths 8:33 Cleaning baths 10:40 A working bathUnderstanding the Roman Forumtoldinstone2024-05-24 | Improve your career with TripleTen. Use the code TOLDINSTONE for 30% off all programs! To sign up (and get a free career consultation) go to: get.tripleten.com/toldinstone
This video explores the tangled thousand-year history of the Roman Forum with reference to the surviving monuments.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:39 Burial and excavation 1:22 Origins 2:12 The Regia and Temple of Vesta 3:16 The Forum Square 4:07 The Rostra 4:57 The Basilicas 5:50 TripleTen 7:15 Caesar and his temple 8:19 Augustus and his successors 9:12 The Arch of Septimius Severus 10:07 The Temple of Saturn 10:51 The Curia 11:41 Late Antiquity 12:23 The end of the ForumTimgad: the Pompeii of Africatoldinstone2024-05-15 | Timgad - a Roman military colony in modern Algeria - is one of the most intact ancient cities. Its ruins exemplify how Roman settlements were laid out, functioned, and developed over time. Thanks to Thorum for sponsoring this video! Find your next ring at their site: thorum.com
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Principles of urban planning 1:38 Streets and houses 2:19 The forum 4:07 The theater 5:04 Thorum 6:15 Urban expansion 6:47 The Capitolium 7:16 Markets 8:02 Baths 8:41 Churches 9:39 Late antiquityThe Colosseum After the Fall of Rometoldinstone2024-04-26 | After Rome fell, the Colosseum was a palace, a castle, a bullring, a den of thieves, and a bustling neighborhood - sometimes at once. Start your order with Peregrine Pendants today! Use the code TOLDINSTONE to save 15% on any purchase: peregrinependants.com
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:22 The last games 2:15 From arena to neighborhood 3:52 Stone robbing 4:35 From neighborhood to palace 5:19 Bullring and den of thieves 5:49 Peregrine Pendants 6:55 Renaissance pillaging 7:47 Early preservation efforts 8:46 Christian shrine 9:24 Tourist attractionWhy Most Ancient Buildings are Fakestoldinstone2024-04-12 | To save 96% on a lifetime subscription to all of Mondly's languages, go to https://mondly.app/toldinstone
Almost every ancient monument has been at least partially reconstructed, for a wide range of reasons...
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:06 The Forum and Colosseum 2:27 The Ara Pacis 3:24 Early restorations 4:37 Mondly 5:47 Roman forts and baths 6:42 Knossos 7:23 The Stoa of Attalus 8:59 The Acropolis 10:05 When to restore?Is America Declining like Ancient Rome?toldinstone2024-03-30 | Setting up an Invideo account is free, and you can publish watermark-free videos for just $20/month: invideo.io/i/toldinstone
Is America declining? Debatable. Is it declining the way the Roman Empire did? No.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:53 Sources of anxiety 1:34 The Roman analogy 2:32 Superficial similarities 3:41 Invideo 4:50 Are all empires alike? 5:50 Rome fell because... 6:47 Parallels and lessonsThe Roman Cults that Rivaled Christianitytoldinstone2024-03-22 | Could the cults of Sol Invictus or Mithras have replaced Christianity? Check out Noble Roman Coins: nobleromancoins.com
Chapters: 0:00 The god Sol 0:54 Mithras 1:37 Elagabal 1:59 Sol Invictus 4:10 Noble Roman Coins 5:21 Constantine and Sol 6:13 Rivals of Christianity 6:59 Lingering influenceMuseums are about to change forevertoldinstone2024-03-15 | Visit the Toldinstone Museum: link.sagenverse.com/Yan25spbULb
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:35 The purpose of museums 1:40 New technologies 2:26 Virtual museums 3:10 Problems with museums 4:27 The Toldinstone Museum 5:27 The Premium GalleryWhen New York looked like Ancient Rometoldinstone2024-03-12 | Try Trade and see what coffee you get matched with! Click this link to save $15 on select plans and get your first bag of coffee free: http://drinktrade.com/ToldInStone
This video explores how Roman architecture and city planning shaped Manhattan.
Check out my interview with Elizabeth Macaulay on the ancient architecture of New York: youtu.be/ysyAwIVh_tI
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:34 Streets of Manhattan 1:36 the Croton aqueduct 2:05 City Beautiful Neoclassicism 3:29 Mckim, Mead, and White 4:25 Classical infrastructure 5:11 Monuments 5:40 The anxiety of influence 6:40 Trade CoffeeThe Roman Ideal of Female Beautytoldinstone2024-02-23 | Try Trade and see what coffee you get matched with! Save $15 on select plans and get your first bag of coffee free when you use this link: http://drinktrade.com/ToldInStone
This video explores the elusive classical conception of female beauty.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:07 Helen of Troy 1:56 Ovid 2:24 Greek art 3:36 Frescoes from Pompeii 4:48 Art vs. life 6:09 Trade CoffeeWhy the Roman Empire Lasted 1,500 Yearstoldinstone2024-02-09 | Thanks to Opera for sponsoring this video. Try the Opera browser FREE here: https://opr.as/Opera-browser-toldinstone
This video explores some of the factors that made the Roman Empire the most durable state in history.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 The influence of geography 1:54 Opera 3:09 Geography (cont.) 3:34 Citizenship and social mobility 4:12 The emperor as symbol 5:25 The Roman army 6:05 Shared elite values 6:50 Good luckRomes Biggest Construction Projectstoldinstone2024-01-26 | Prevent data brokers from exposing your personal information with our sponsor Aura. To see how much of your data is being sold, go to aura.com/toldinstone for a 14-day free trial.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:06 Domitian's Temple of Jupiter 4:45 Aura 5:48 The Forum of Trajan 7:16 Nero's Golden HouseWhat to do if Romans capture your citytoldinstone2024-01-12 | Go to betterhelp.com/toldinstone for 10% off your first month of therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Join over 4 million people who’ve met with a therapist on BetterHelp and started living a healthier, happier life.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:34 Progress of a siege 1:55 Looting and violence 3:42 Recorded atrocities 4:45 Captives 5:27 BetterHelp 6:36 Surviving a Roman sack 7:13 Where to hide 8:27 What to do if you're captured 9:20 Advice for women 10:09 The fate of captivesHow Roman Cities got their Modern Namestoldinstone2023-12-29 | How Londinium became London, Lugdunum became Lyon, and Borbetomagus became Worms. Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Join Ground News today to get 40% off unlimited access: https://ground.news/toldinstone. Sale ends December 31st.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Patterns 2:20 Britain 3:47 Germany 4:45 France 5:14 Spain and Italy 6:12 Ground News 7:39 The Balkans 8:11 Greece and Turkey 9:11 The Middle East and North Africa 9:53 Medieval nicknames 10:41 Re-classicized names 11:31 Faux classical names 12:06 Forgotten namesHow the Romans Armed 400,000 Soldierstoldinstone2023-12-22 | Ancient Rome's Military-Industrial Complex Play War Thunder free now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Claim your bonus pack here: https://playwt.link/toldinstone
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Legionary arms 1:03 Auxiliary arms 1:42 Auxiliary cavalry 2:12 Buying and selling arms 2:56 Customizing arms 3:35 War Thunder 4:33 Weapon manufacture 5:01 Civilian contractors 5:37 Camp workshops 6:16 Military craftsmen 6:40 Arms factoriesHow the Roman Army built Bridges and Fortstoldinstone2023-12-15 | The greatest achievements of Rome's military engineers. Go to piavpn.com/toldinstone for an 83% discount on Private Internet Access! That's just $2.03 a month, with 4 extra months completely free!
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 Marching camps 1:36 Bridges 2:40 Siegeworks 3:26 PIA VPN 4:32 Permanent forts 5:49 Roads 6:24 Frontier defenses 7:41 Canals 8:21 Civilian projects 8:54 The aqueduct of Saldae7 Lost Cities (that could still be found)toldinstone2023-12-08 | The most intriguing lost cities of the classical world... Go to partner.ekster.com/TOLDINSTONE and use the code TOLDINSTONE to save up to 55% off Ekster wallets and other products.
Chapters: 0:00 Formerly lost cities 2:30 Ekster 3:32 Suburbs of Pompeii 5:01 Tripergole 5:45 Helike and other drowned cities 6:44 Tigranocerta 7:12 Ptolemais Theron and MuzirisUnsolved Mysteries about the Colosseumtoldinstone2023-12-01 | The naumachiae, and other mysteries about the Colosseum Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video! New subscribers get 20% off their first box — go to: bespokepost.com/instone20 and enter code INSTONE20 at checkout.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Were naval battles staged there? 3:43 Bespoke Post 4:55 Did the emperors have a secret entrance? 5:28 How were the awnings raised? 6:45 What did the Romans call the Colosseum? 7:45 How many spectators could it seat?The Pigeons of Ancient Rometoldinstone2023-11-24 | Ancient Rome may have more pigeons than New York City… Save 10% on your purchase of Krieg Eterna with the code 10ROMEOFF: amazon.com/promocode/A1AX3U8E670S83
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 Origin story 1:19 Pigeons on Roman farms 2:16 Pet pigeons 3:20 Homing pigeons 3:57 War pigeons 5:13 Krieg Eterna 6:16 Pigeons and Venus 7:53 Feral pigeons 8:59 A bird of many feathersThe Life of a Freed Gladiatortoldinstone2023-11-17 | When they were done fighting, Roman gladiators pursued many careers... Go to https://sponsr.is/cs_toldinstone and use code TOLDINSTONE to save 25% off today. Thanks to Curiosity Stream for sponsoring today’s video.
Chapters: 0:00 Reaching retirement 0:38 Leaving the arena 1:59 Infamia 2:30 Exhibition fighters and referees 3:32 Trainers 4:16 Curiosity Stream 5:29 Bodyguards 6:07 Legionaries 6:47 Farmers and priests 7:14 Political careers 8:21 "Friends" of wealthy ladies 9:07 Elusive antiheroesThe Final Triumph of Marcus Aureliustoldinstone2023-11-10 | December 23, 176 AD: a day in the life of the philosopher-emperor. Support Romanis Magicae on Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/kaijusandcowboys/romanis-magicae-1
Chapters: 0:00 Another day 1:05 Petitions 3:12 Breakfast 3:51 The Triumph 4:44 Romanis Magicae 5:37 Artifacts of the wars 7:09 Caesar, you are mortalThe Cisterns and Aqueducts of Constantinopletoldinstone2023-11-03 | The aqueducts and cisterns of Constantinople made up the most extensive water supply system in ancient history. This video - shot on location in Istanbul - explores the Basilica Cistern, the Binbirdirek Cistern, and the Aqueduct of Valens. For more, check out my travel channel @scenicroutestothepast
Chapters: 0:00 Aqueduct of Valens 1:00 Cisterns of Constantinople 1:42 Basilica Cistern 3:33 Binbirdirek CisternThe Cult of the Roman Emperorstoldinstone2023-10-27 | For more than three centuries, the Roman emperors were worshipped as gods. But did the Romans really believe that their emperors were divine? Use the code TOLDINSTONE50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at: bit.ly/3Oa9LLh
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Prehistory of the Imperial Cult 2:19 Worshipping Augustus 3:09 The Imperial Cult in action 4:40 Factor 5:40 The emperor's divine power 6:17 Political functions of the imperial cult 6:54 The issue of belief 8:06 Emperors as gods 8:35 Antinous / OsirisThe Brutal Conquest of Romes Last Provincetoldinstone2023-10-13 | Trajan's conquest of Dacia marked the last major expansion of the Roman Empire. This video - shot on location in Romania - follows the devastating campaigns that made this rugged region into a province. My video on the mysterious Tropaeum of Trajan at Adamclisi: youtu.be/ns5Aw1TD56U
Chapters: 0:00 Domitian's war 1:04 The Dacian threat 1:47 The First Dacian War 2:50 Roman victory 3:30 Trajan's bridge 4:04 The Second Dacian War 4:53 The fall of Sarmizegetusa 6:23 Dacia becomes a province 7:16 The Tropaeum of Trajan at AdamclisiWhy Did Ancient Greece Decline?toldinstone2023-10-06 | How the brilliant city-states of Classical Greece became an unremarkable Roman province.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Theories, ancient and modern 1:39 The influence of 2:03 The agora of Thasos 2:35 Political economies 3:32 The forum of Philippi 4:20 Oligarchies 4:49 Cultural inertia 5:20 The theater of Philippi 6:09 A completed culture 7:04 What happened to Athens?The Hidden Ancient History of Venicetoldinstone2023-09-29 | Venice had no Roman history, so it imported one. This video - shot on location in St. Mark's Square - explains how.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:10 Spoils of the Fourth Crusade 1:52 The Piazzetta and its columns 3:19 The Tetrarchs 4:53 The Pilastri Acritani 5:57 Two bits of porphyry 6:57 The Horses of St. Mark 7:47 A Byzantine viewThe Richest People in Ancient Historytoldinstone2023-09-22 | The wealthiest Romans were extravagant on a scale that few modern billionaires could match. Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: https://www.masterworks.art/toldinstone Purchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more.
Chapters: 0:00 The richest Romans 0:41 Foods and feasting 2:00 Silver, silk, gems 3:11 Vases, goblets, antiques 4:10 Cribs 5:10 Vacation cribs 5:58 Masterworks 7:13 Gardens, fountains, fishponds 8:19 Gladiators and other political stunts 9:05 Funerals 10:12 TombsBuilding the Walls of Constantinopletoldinstone2023-09-15 | This video, shot on location in Istanbul, explores the walls of Byzantine Constantinople - and describes how they finally fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:44 The Rhegium Gate 1:37 The design of the walls 2:48 The Golden Gate 3:51 Defying invaders 4:45 The Ottoman threat 5:36 The Mesoteichon vs. Mehmed's guns 6:58 The Kaligaria Gate 7:22 The final assault 8:16 The Kerkoporta 8:41 The Turks take the walls 9:44 The Charisius GateHuman Sacrifice in Ancient Greece and Rometoldinstone2023-09-08 | Although the ancient Greeks and Romans believed that human sacrifice was barbaric, they occasionally practiced it themselves.
Chapters: 0:00 Sacrificial victims 1:17 Barbarian human sacrifice 1:57 Human sacrifice in myth 2:23 Ritual equivalents 3:04 Historical examples 4:37 Scapegoat rituals 5:45 Triumphs and devotio 6:08 The priest-king of NemiThe Pagan Necropolis Under Vatican Citytoldinstone2023-09-01 | Beneath the floor of St. Peter's Basilica, an ancient Roman cemetery holds the secret to the origins of Vatican City.
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?235 AD: The Collapse of Four Great Empirestoldinstone2023-08-25 | Between 220 and 235 AD, all four of Eurasia's major empires - Rome, China, Parthia and the Kushan realm - either collapsed or suffered serious reverses. Why? Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: https://www.masterworks.art/toldinstone Purchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more.
My interview with Kyle Harper on climate, disease, and the decline of Rome: youtu.be/1Ot32zCWjgc
Chapters: 0:00 Four Great Empires 1:43 The Roman Empire 2:46 The Parthian Empire 3:51 The Kushan Empire 4:12 The Han Chinese Empire 5:00 Masterworks 6:16 Connected stories? 6:42 Climate 8:05 Disease 8:50 ConclusionsWere the Barbarians Taller than the Romans?toldinstone2023-08-18 | Were the northern barbarians really much taller than the Romans?
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:42 San Bernardo alle Terme 1:25 Via in Selci 2:03 The marble foot 2:33 Baths of Agrippa 3:26 Baths of Nero 4:24 Temple of Matidia 4:45 Odeon of DomitianHow Dangerous was the Front Row of the Colosseum?toldinstone2023-07-28 | Stray arrows, leaping tigers, and unstable emperors made the first rows of the Colosseum a dangerous place… Use the code TOLDINSTONE50 to get 50% off your first Factor box: bit.ly/3Oa9LLh
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Chapters: 0:00 The Elephant Incident 1:25 Seating at the Colosseum 3:19 Factor 4:18 Safety measures 5:15 Disasters in Roman arenas 6:10 Escaped animals 6:54 Gladiatorial mishaps 8:02 Imperial whimsIn 1626, St. Peters cost $33 Billion. What would it cost now?toldinstone2023-07-22 | How much – in modern dollars – did St. Peter’s Basilica cost to build? And how much would it cost to build an exact replica today? Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: https://www.masterworks.art/toldinstone Purchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:23 The original costs of St. Peter's 4:10 Contextualizing the costs 6:17 Masterworks 7:29 Converting to modern dollars 9:03 Comparing modern megaprojects 9:55 St. Peter's vs. Taj Mahal 10:55 How much would it cost today? 11:53 Estimate One 13:51 Estimate Two