How much of the Roman world has actually survived?
While it is true that 99% of Roman literature is gone, our understanding of their civilization is far from empty. This video explores the vast, often overlooked evidence that remains and the ongoing discoveries shaping our view of the past.
The scale of Roman loss is staggering: nearly all of their literature has vanished, and only a tiny fraction of their physical artifacts have survived to the present day. However, the narrative of Roman history is not merely a collection of gaps. Huge amounts of evidence still exist, and the field of archaeology continues to uncover new information every year, constantly refining our knowledge of their world.
Source: We Know More about the Romans than You Think
