Roman Baths and Public Buildings still in use today

toldinstone • June 18, 2021

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I'm Garrett Ryan. I earned a PhD in Greek and Roman history, and taught at a few universities before leaving academia. These days, I spend most of my time writing, traveling, and - of course - making videos about ancient history. Every Friday (and sometimes also on Tuesday), I post a video about the Greeks or Romans. Some of my videos explore ancient buildings and cities. Others answer frequently-asked questions, tour famous museums, or delve into ancient mysteries. All my videos aim, in some small way, to bring the past to life. If you enjoy this channel, you might be interested in my book "Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans." Check out toldinstone.com for more interesting tidbits about the classical world, and feel free to email questions or comments to [email protected]. Thanks for watching!

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Video Description

Roman amphitheaters used for bullfights every summer. Roman aqueducts that still carry water. Roman baths filled with bathers. A surprising number of Roman buildings are still used for their original purpose. This video explores some of the most fascinating examples. A map showing the buildings mentioned: https://toldinstone.com/the-best-preserved-roman-buildings/ If you enjoyed this video, you might be interested in 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 you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere online: https://www.patreon.com/toldinstone https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone https://www.instagram.com/toldinstone/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Amphitheater of Verona 1:44 Arena of Arles 2:10 Nimes Arena 2:33 Proserpina Dam 3:05 Segovia Aqueduct 3:43 Aqueduct of Valens 4:13 Aqua Virgo 5:02 Bath, England 5:59 Sacred Pool of Hierapolis 6:56 Hammam Essalihine 8:25 Temple of Hercules Victor 9:07 The Pantheon Thanks for watching!