4 Roman Treasures Destroyed during World War II

A huge collection of marble sarcophagi. Thousands of artifacts from a world-class museum. The longest road tunnel in the ancient world. Two colossal floating palaces. These are the greatest Roman treasures destroyed during World War II. For many other fascinating facts about the lives and legacies of the Greeks and Romans, check out my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans:” If you’re so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Sarcophagi of the Camposanto 3:48 Antiquities of the Berlin State Museums 6:17 The Crypt of Cocceius 8:21 The Nemi Ships 12:40 Conclusion For the intro theme, I’d like to thank Julien Monette, whose compositions can be found here: The closing theme was kindly provided by Jacob La Bar of Above the Bar Productions. Thanks for watching!