The Pagan Necropolis Under Vatican City

Beneath the floor of St. Peter’s Basilica, an ancient Roman cemetery holds the secret to the origins of Vatican City. My new book, “Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines“ is now available! Check it out here: Check out my other YouTube channels, @scenicroutestothepast and @toldinstonefootnotes Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: If you’re so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: 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?