What happened to the menorah, the iconic Jewish symbol that once stood in the First and Second Temples, is a question that has caused speculation for generations. The most popular theory claims the menorah is buried deep within the Vatican. Is there any truth to this enduring rumor or is there another explanation for why the menorah vanished from history?

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:42 Disappearance of the Menorah after the First Temple
01:03 Disappearance of the new Menorah after the Maccabean Revolt
01:18 Temporary iron Menorah and the miracle of Channukah
01:34 Roman theft of the Menorah on the Arch of Titus
02:01 Eyewitnesses of Menorah's placement in the Temple of Peace in Rome
02:16 Theories about the Menorah after the Temple of Peace burns down
02:47 Nea Church in Jerusalem theory
03:49 The Vatican theory
04:44 Outro

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