Secrets of the Villa of the Papyri
The Villa of the Papyri was the single most impressive building buried by Vesuvius. Its lavish halls and courtyards contained a stunning collection of artistic masterpieces. But the real treasures were a thousand or so carbonized scrolls... Follow this link for 25% off one or two Displate posters, and 29% off three or more: https://displate.com/toldinstone?art=... Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: / 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-... If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: / toldinstone / toldinstone / 20993845.garrett_ryan Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:32 Discovery of the villa 1:11 Artistic treasures 1:45 The scrolls 2:29 Opening the scrolls 3:16 Displate 4:09 The contents of the library 5:32 The treasure still hidden
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