Not all ancient Roman buildings are museums or archaeological sites. Some have been quietly used and re-used for two thousand years as the city and world changed around them. This video explores seven of the most remarkable survivals in and around the city of Rome. A Google map showing the location of every building mentioned in this video and its sequel: https://toldinstone.com/roman-buildin… For much more on the city of Rome, check out my forthcoming book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans,” available wherever books are sold online. You can read a preview on my website: https://toldinstone.com/naked-statues… If you’re so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorian…https://www.instagram.com/toldinstone/0:00 Introduction 1:06 The Basilica on the Via in Selci 3:20 The Mysterious Portico 4:25 The Arch of Malborghetto 6:02 The Mansion on the Clivo di Scauro 7:44 Santa Pudenziana 8:58 Santa Croce in Gerusalemme 11:07 The Theater of Pompey Thanks for watching!