The Hidden History of Rome's Pantheon
The best-preserved Roman temple. The most impressive product of Roman engineering. Arguably the most influential building of all time. As a monument, and as a relic of the classical world, Rome's Pantheon stands alone. This video explores some frequently overlooked aspects of this fascinating structure.
For more on Roman concrete and Roman building techniques, check out my forthcoming book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans,” now available for preorder:
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:04 Construction
3:28 The Portico
7:06 Renaissance vandalism
8:34 The Rotunda
9:30 Decoration of the interior
10:22 Chapels and tombs
11:11 The Dome
12:16 The Oculus
13:12 Significance and meaning
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Видео The Hidden History of Rome's Pantheon канала toldinstone
For more on Roman concrete and Roman building techniques, check out my forthcoming book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans,” now available for preorder:
https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022
A preview of the book on my website:
https://toldinstone.com/naked-statues-fat-gladiators-and-war-elephants/
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/
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:04 Construction
3:28 The Portico
7:06 Renaissance vandalism
8:34 The Rotunda
9:30 Decoration of the interior
10:22 Chapels and tombs
11:11 The Dome
12:16 The Oculus
13:12 Significance and meaning
Thanks for watching!
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