The video discusses the discovery of a Roman coin from Marcus Aurelius in Vietnam, suggesting the presence of Romans in the region. The coin’s presence in Vietnam raises questions about how it got there and whether it could be evidence of a Roman diplomatic mission to ancient China.
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