Ancient Vatican Expert Reveals the TRUTH Behind the Strange Egyptian Obelisk | Toldinstone

Julian Dorey Daily · Feb 21, 2026 · 1h 4m

FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/0eaXEWx3uhQ GARRETT's LINKS: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@toldinstone WEBSITE: https://toldinstone.com/ An ancient history expert breaks down some of the strangest surviving traces of the Roman Empire — from Egyptian obelisks in Vatican City to Greek inscriptions hidden in Rome, and from Byzantine continuity to the Roman foundations of London itself. The conversation explores: How an Egyptian obelisk ended up in St. Peter’s Square Why Latin inscriptions still shape Rome’s public spaces Greek religious and cultural influence embedded in the city Why the…