Basilica of Santa Sabina, Rome

Basilica of Santa Sabina, 422-432, Rome Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.

[@SomeDaysYoureBarbra]

Thank you for putting up these videos. The body of work represents a wonderfully accessible catalog for lifelong learners.

[@smarthistory-art-history]

That is great to hear, thanks for being in touch.

[@n30hrtgdv]

I love these videos! the speakers have a clear and calming voice

[@nathanielscreativecollecti6392]

This video made my heart yearn to be in Rome again.

[@Insectoid_]

Beautiful I’ve been to so many Italian cities. But never Rome (yet)

[@AndresFCamacho]

Came here after a Toldinston video. Amazing video. Thank you!

[@yglyssa267]

Currently here for AP history homework but very interesting!

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me too

[@johna.4334]

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real!

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Thank you for your knowledge

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Thankyou!

[@michelecorazzelli6641]

This was really helpfull beacuse I have to study it.. one recomendation could be to make subtitles in spanish! but pretty good. Thank you guys!

[@TheKrywolff]

I would have loved to have learned more about the hole in the wall that allows you to see the orange tree. :)

[@Sasha0927]

The space is beautifully and softly lit indeed.. 😍 I loved that view (around 4:22), it must be stunning in person. I look forward to hearing about those Baroque chapels. That playlist will be such a treat.

[@Tflexxx02]

I've never heard of or seen this church before. Its proximity in time to that of Christianity becoming the official religion of the Empire makes it especially interesting.

[@oltedders]

The columns are the most interesting parts of the interior. Those and the marble pavement.

[@johna.4334]

All looted from "pagan temples". Thick as thieves!

[@Thankful2bCatholic]

a playlist titled churches/basilicas/cathedrals/architecture would gather all these amazing videos. thank you for these videos!!! just discovered and already watched 5... looking for more!

[@smarthistory-art-history]

It might be easier to find them on Smarthistory.org

[@Thankful2bCatholic]

@@smarthistory-art-history oh thanks!!! will take a look then!!! thank you :)

[@lucaschiantodipepe2015]

It's incredible that the church was built (422-432) when the Roman empire still existed (collapsed in 476).

[@nsbd90now]

These are great! Thanks! Subscribed.

[@nyotauhura7412]

the type of gypsum used for the windows is selenite aka satin spar.

[@oltedders]

Thank you for identifying that for us.

[@bullfrommull]

I missed this the last time in Rome. A must for our next exploration . Have you ever been to Basilica Di Santa Maria Trastevere . It is full of colonnades from the baths of Caracalla. Well worth a visit.

[@mrpattersontheartguy]

I need to visit there

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Rockin

[@kennedykiser557]

Constantine was my favorite Emperor of all of Rome!

[@penguinegg01]

Justine the Apostate was mine.

[@Sennmut]

Go, St. Constantine!

[@richardsmith2879]

Constantine was a superstitious brute. Julian, Antoninus Pius , Nerva, Marcus Aurelius, Diocletian and many others were infinitely better people than Constantine I’m afraid.

[@sebastianolmsted2867]

Marcus Aurelius is mine

[@almeggs3247]

Thanks for expressing a true respect by lowering your voice when you’re implying your entrance into this Holy place!

[@andersliljevall2946]

What was the material in The Windows? Sounded interesting !

[@mrpattersontheartguy]

My grandparents did

[@eknuds]

It looks a lot like the Basilica of Constantine in Trier. Unfortunately that building is bare brick inside because of bombing in WWII.

[@davidcope5736]

I believe santa sabina was trussed, having seen older photos before the restoration. Its bizarre that a flat roof would be inserted when the intention was to emphasise the church's antiquity.

[@smarthistory-art-history]

It is still trussed though the trusswork is no longer exposed. Here is a nice summation of the many transformations of the church, www.liturgicalartsjournal.com/2019/12/the-basilica-of-santa-sabina-origins.html

[@supremereader7614]

I’m not here for a school test.

[@Simonjose7258]

Their temples look like banks.

[@smarthistory-art-history]

Spin that around. Banks and many other buildings designed in the 19th and 20th centuries revived older architectural forms including the basilica.

[@johna.4334]

@@smarthistory-art-history aka Greek revival?

[@sebastianolmsted2867]

This, along with the churches in Ravenna are some of the finest examples of early Christian architecture in all of Europe. Fantastic video, thanks!

[@sagidasyed6314]

Wow, I can't believe the columns of spolia were pagan

[@ctaylor1460]

A very nice, succinct analysis -- thank you.

[@kaloarepo288]

Corinthian columns,as used in this building,are one of my favorite styles of architecture -does anyone know which pagan building these columns come from?

[@magnus7684]

The Corinthian order is the last developed of the three principal classical orders og ancient Greek and Roman architecture. The earlier ones are called the Ionic and the Doric orders.

[@johna.4334]

@@magnus7684 That doesn't answer Kalo's question ;~/

[@NoShame86]

The holes on the exterior wall of the apse seems to suggest that exterior was originally decorated in marble?

[@catherinechiara8944]

I am thoroughly enjoying your videos on the churches of Rome and ancient Rome. Although I have visited these buildings often, it's amazing how much more I am learning from watching your videos. Thank you for your inspiration! I will share these videos with friends and family planning to visit Rome! Grazie!!!

[@junxuanwong3537]

Isn’t St Paul outside the walls also very similar to the old St Peter’s basilica

[@noealvarado3886]

Omg. Thanks for the video. I always remember this beautiful basilique because the Pope celebrate the Ash Wednesday Mass here. A gorgeous roman station in Lent season. 💜💜💜💜💜