Go visit Pompeii! My wife and I were there in October of 2022. It was truly amazing. As Americans, we had no idea how cool this was going to be. You can read about this place in history books, and see videos like this one, but the scale of the place is immense and makes a much bigger impact in person.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

We totally agree! And if you can't make it- just watch our videos! More Pompeii content on the way!

@jayesouthworth

6 ай бұрын

Pompeii is on my bucket list.

I am one of a few artists trained in Fresco. When I visited Pompeii it was shocking how well preserved the frescos are! In some places you can still see the sheen from the beeswax that was rubbed and buffed into the plaster.. very beautiful! I plastered and painted a fresco on the exterior of the bay window of my house. When I sold my house the new owner painted over it! Ihopein a thousand years someone uncovers it!

@AncientRomeLive

9 ай бұрын

Amazing! Thank you for sharing!!

@RyanJohnsonD

5 ай бұрын

@@AncientRomeLive Do you have a photo of the work?

@sterling557

4 ай бұрын

When I heard the word "fresco" I always imagined that the painting was very coarse, with more sand in it to hold it together. These Pompeii wall paintings are so finely detailed and beautiful! Just Amazing!❤

@uahoe

2 ай бұрын

What do you mean one of the few? There are plenty of people who can paint frescos....

@romulusbuta9318

26 күн бұрын

​@@uahoeonly a few in her area...........

I was fortunate to go tp Pompeii in 1974 as a 12 year old boy from California. My Grandfather was from Naples and returned with his family some 60 years after immigrating. The day we explored Pompeii was a rainy October day and we had the entire site to ourselves. Could you imagine letting your 12 year old run free wherever he wanted as long as he returned for lunch. Great memories

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great visit! Do check out our other Pompeii videos (3).

@joanbelmont5450

Жыл бұрын

It’s always raining over there.

@dorcaswalker1867

Жыл бұрын

What a blessed memory

@OP-1000

Жыл бұрын

@@joanbelmont5450 Not on the day of filming apparently.

@bobby6308

Жыл бұрын

i went last november and it was similar to your experience, very few people but it was a glorious sunny day. such an amazing experience when theres not many people

It's been through a volcanic eruption and is nearly 2000 years old but it's in better shape than most new construction that was done only 10 years ago...

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

So true!

@kfl611

Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine your current house lasting 2,000 years?

@isaacb725

Жыл бұрын

Yea because it's made of rock, simple as it gets. As time goes on homes for more complex, they would fascinate the ancients. Doors, toilets, modern appliances, insulation, lights, glass windows, the list goes on

@toddaulner5393

Жыл бұрын

Should see the tile work in the baths on the Titanic.

@andylee7862

Жыл бұрын

Haha 😂 modern architecture 😅😢

I remember at the age of 12 I read the story of Pompeii.... I wanted to see this so badly. I lived long enough (58) that I actually made it! Woke up early in Rome and took an excursion on a 3 hour bus trip to Naples and spent the day in this amazing ancient city.... one more thing off my bucket list :)

Painting like this disappeared for more than a thousand years and only returned with the renaissance. These images are utterly stunning.

@Tugela60

Жыл бұрын

That is not really true, there was art like this in medieval times. "Renaisance" was a term coined by Georgio Vasari, essentially, it was a creation of art historians of the time who began systematically studying past works. But art, including Roman style works, never went out of fashion, the difference was the historical study of them

@Metal0sopher

Жыл бұрын

@@Tugela60 Give some examples or it's not true.

@Tugela60

Жыл бұрын

@@Metal0sopher Georgio Vasari did not wake up one day and decide that art was a thing and should be brought back.

@Metal0sopher

Жыл бұрын

@@Tugela60 Again, show me an example of realism and perspective from the 600s to 1300s after Rome and before Renaissance. The terminology is irrelevant. The Romans had complex realist art, it was revived in the 15th century but it did not exist during the dark ages. All art is art, but your original statement was "there was art like this in medieval times" meaning realistic perspective art. OK, Where are the examples?

@Tugela60

Жыл бұрын

@@Metal0sopher Look up "Dutch primitives". Art did not disappear in the middle ages, the dark ages were not dark. Styles changed, much of it reflected religion until the renaisance, when neo classical directions became more prevalent. The renaisance did not rediscover ancient techniques, they rediscovered ancient subject matter.

Thank you for posting for the many who cannot attend in person, you've brought ancient beauty and history to us!👍🤗❤

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Saw this at the beginning of February, barely 2 weeks after it reopened and it was amazing. They did a good job restoring it

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

I studied Pompeii as a child and thought nothing remained but ash and ruin. This tour through the House of Vettii was eye-opening, jaw-dropping and beautifully done.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@enrica2129

10 ай бұрын

There are a lot of houses and more to see in great shape.

I visited Pompeii in 1972 with my friend Bonnie as students resident in Rome. There were no hordes of tourista. We wandered through the city alone and unguided, marveling. We turned a corner and before our eyes the city with its inhabitants was alive again, with a market, commerce, horses. It was like we'd stepped back 2000 years. A most glorious shock. We dared not approach and stood there with our mouths open. Then we noticed some subtly placed klieg lights; a film was in process. I shall never forget that trip back over 2000 years, no matter how we got there. BTW. for good reason, more of the city remains buried and undisturbed than has been excavated. Who knows what wonders may be unearthed in the future.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is wonderful time to visit Pompeii. There is always a street to explore without the crowds. (Obviously, you can choose a less busy time to visit as well, say February)- but each visit is special and unique!

The house is mesmerizing. I would get lost in the wall paintings, knowing without Vesuvius erupting there is no way we could understand so completely what a Roman house looked like.

That artwork Is Glorious, thank you for sharing, from W.Nv. 🇺🇸 🐚🌸

We visited Pompeii in 1974. We toured the House of the Vettii and marveled at the vibrant colors on the walls, the garden, and the layout of the house. Your video brought back many memories!

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear. Yes, we remember the site in the early 90s. So vibrant, but now the level of attention and conservation is at another level. So glad to see it return to the public!

Incredible ancient artwork! ❤❤❤

In October 2019, I saw Pompeii and Herculaneum for the first time in person and as an Art History Major many years before, I was blown away by what I saw. Pictures do not do it justice. I will never forget my experience there.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Time to come back!

@bighands69

Жыл бұрын

The renaissance revived that period which resulted in the age of enlightenment. We need another renaissance.

My wife and I visited Pompeii last year with our son while he lived in Naples. Absolutely awesome place to see. Many times larger than we could have imagined. Looks like we will have to go again to see this!

wow. we often imagine rome as being a place of shining white marble, but its amazing to see all the vibrant colors that have faded away over the centuries.

@multiverse8101

Жыл бұрын

Faded? Looks fresh to me

Vetti's house ❤ I got the chance to see it in 2003 before it was closed 😊 I was nearly 15 and it was my first trip outside France 😂 frescas are vibrants even today 😊

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

So cool!

Went to Pompii back in 1970 when I was on a Med cruise while serving in the US Navy. I saw the Vettii house, and was amazed.

Enjoyed the visit to Pompeii with my Nana. Sunshine day . I was her helper. Italy is very beautiful ❤️.

How wonderful that we have these today to see.

Pompeii is the most interesting thing for me. I wonder often what it must have been like to live in those days, the smells, the people, their humor, their business dealings, their music etc. I would love to visit some day. Thank you for the presentation

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Yes, we will tackle such issues in the coming weeks! Daily life!

@Happyheretic2308

Жыл бұрын

Read Lindsey Davis’ Falco novels, for a flavour (often literally!)

I saw the House of the Vettii in 1996 but haven't been to Pompeii since. So excited about the restoration there and new excavations reported from the area. Must have another look before too long. Thanks for the report - and the guide to the illustrations.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

This one is truly special. The reopening was long overdue. Totally worth the wait. Try to see it as soon as you arrive, to avoid the crowds!

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Yes it sounds like you need to return. So many more houses are open, and the upkeep throughout the entire site is astounding!

I am particularly impressed by the perspective images in the frescoes. It would take around 1,500 years before the perspective was rediscovered by the artists!

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@hambo76

Жыл бұрын

Such a shame we only got child like pictures of important people and events during medieval times!

Pompeii is absolutely stunning! Seeing it with Vesuvius in the background really brings the history to life. It's one thing to know it but another to see it.

This is absolutely stunning. I loved Pompeii when I visited over 20 years ago. You can spend days looking through the ruins. Amazing to have survived the Volcanic eruption and to be able to see these Fresco’s.

This is outstanding! It feels as if the Roman empire just had still been there a few decades ago.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I hope they protect all these walls and paintings with glass from modern stupidity

I visited the Roman house in Kos Greece and I was astonished. This is 10x more amazing

I visited Pompeii twice. Was amazed every time. Can’t forget Vesuvius looming over my shoulder from every corner…

@shalevedna

3 ай бұрын

Visited the museum in Naples as well. Awesome! To see with my own eyes what ai saw in photos for years!!!

I just admire , how beautiful they live. They decorated all walls around thier common life.

A reason to go back to Pompeii! Great video, love the interpretation of the frescoes, it adds a lot to the experience.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks- and do check out our other Pompeii videos!

You could just strap a camera on yourself and walk around , I would watch you all day ❤️❤️ Thank you for allowing us to see this magnificent home. The restoration is amazing, much love ❤❤

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

With pleasure! See our other Pompeii videos (3) and expect more on the way!

@veramae4098

Жыл бұрын

Would like to see a 3D version, looking as it would have looked in its best form. I've seen some like that, they're stunning. (Don't remember where I saw them tho. Sorry.)

@spacelemur7955

Жыл бұрын

Provided the camera was pointing away from you. No offence, but seeing a guy always in front of stuff I would rather see unblocked gets old rather quickly.

It is clear that the Roman artists were well aware of the laws of perspective.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

This house was open four years ago when I was there, but only parts and the garden was still off limits and shrouded behind tarps. This was a very impressive home.

And to think that we have all this beautifully preserved artifacts because of a horrific disaster where so many died....terrible...yet wonderful....nice place to visit...as long as its not 79ad

Thank you for posting this video and sharing the amazing history of the House of the Vettii at Pompeii.

@AncientRomeLive

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This is absolutely fascinating!!! It’s sad when you think about all of those people and yet I can’t get enough.

@AncientRomeLive

11 ай бұрын

We agree!

Imagine this is a *close to average house.* Imagine bigger and more luxurious villas... That gives you an idea of how glorious Rome really was.

Appreciate you sharing details of reopened house! Thanks again! Always enjoy your uploads 👍🏼

@AncientRomeLive

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

The Romans not only great in civilization but also nourishment, you will surely find roman bath to the remote area. Thank you for sharing the stunning ancient Roman civilization..really incredible

It’s beautiful and amazing, thanks so much for showing us! It’s a shame that some of those fresco panels were hacked out in previous times. They probably wanted to ensure their safety by putting them in the museum, but they should be secure enough if the house gates are carefully locked every night and the site is secured. How I long to see Pompeii! It combines two of my primary interests: I’m a geologist and I love Ancient History.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! So we are the place for you. Please see our other videos. We have one on the geology of Ancient Rome as pertains to its foundation.

@enrica2129

10 ай бұрын

A lot of things were stolen from the houses, shops, Temple etc.

So beautiful. I watch Rome and Domina over and over because I’ll always see something new in their set designs which are superb. You can see how much inspiration they’ve taken from Pompeii in many places.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and it's even better to explore the Vesuvian cities! You really need to check them out.. We will be sharing a lot more of the sites as well.

Great video, thanks! I was there in 2002 and saw some of the House of Vettii. It blew my mind...not only its beauty but the fact that it was so well preserved.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

You'll love it now that it is entirely open!

This is a fascinating look into yet another beautiful Pompeiian home. Thank you for uploading.

@AncientRomeLive

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Grazie per queste belle riprese!!!! Un lavoro di restauro veramente eccezionale ❤

It's incredible how well preserved Pompeii is today... I hope to visit one day

Pasiphaë's story seems wicked enough with that scene, but researching into it reveals even more insane twists. Greek mythology is fascinating.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Absolutely amazing. Compare to what will be left of "modern" buildings. We pale in comparison. Our immediate fall will leave little of consequence behind. Thank you so much for sharing this. Will continue to follow you 😊

@AncientRomeLive

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for this superb visit. This meant a great deal to me as I am now too old to return Pompei.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! And we have 3 more amazing videos on Pompeii - and tons on Ancient Rome!

I would love to visit. It is truly remarkable that the house survived to tells us all about their lives and history. Beautiful and amazing.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

We totally agree!

I was there in 2004 and was a wonderful experience

Incredible!

The relative wealth of these individuals must have been great. I love the layout of the Roman houses with airflow, light and the peristyle garden. We could take a lesson from them in house building.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Great video! We visited Pompeii 5 years ago. It was so fascinating after having read about it then getting to see it and wander around.

Stunning.... Absolutely stunning.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Simply spectacular! I can't wait to visit someday.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

You should! The site is in better condition than ever!

Amazing , good restoration . Bless Pompei for the future .

I had no idea they made curved bricks for columns. Brilliant.

Great job! So much fun to see Pompeii with you!

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Such a special house- the best one to see in Pompeii! Thank you!

@tonyringo6309

Жыл бұрын

I thought he said "the house of the Yeti"

It is marvelous, the pictures are beautiful.

Thank you so much for sharing! I hope to visit again someday to see this stunning house in person!

Pompeii is breathtaking. An entire city preserved at a moment in time. When you visit other ancient sites (ie Jerusalem) there is so much destruction, rebuilding and layers, it leaves you a little confused and flat. In Pompeii you can walk through a door some one walked through 2000 years ago, you can see what they saw, walk down streets they walked down, touch things they touched. What’s also amazing is the number of tools and implements they used that we still use today. My favourite was one of the brothels that had 2000 year old graffiti rating the prostitutes and other graffiti from the prostitutes rating different customers. What made it even funnier, our tour guide was a very stern Dutch lady about 50 who translated the graffiti in a flat monotone word for word. The street sign pointing to the brothel was also quite funny. If you get the chance, go there, it’s well worth it.

I was on a guided tour in Pompeii, This Video is way better than my tour guide. Excellent presentation, so knowledgeable, thank you for the education.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Whenever I see Pompeii I am struck by what a high standard of living these people had. But for electricity, you could move right in.

It's interesting to see the use made of perspective in the wall paintings when this has been attributed to Renaissance artists.

Astounding art and history

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

We agree!

Fascinating! Thank you for sharing!

THANK YOU SO MUCH. TOTALLY AWSOME REDTORATION!!!! I NEED TO VISIT POMPEII IN THE FUTURE!!!! I LOVE LEARNING ABOUT THE ROMAN AND GREEK CULTURE!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND EDUCATION. THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

@AncientRomeLive

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

stunning, absolutely stunning!

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Saving money to go there, hopefully will make it to go there 🙏

I'm surprised the rooms are so small, esp. the triclinium where diners lay on couches to eat, there must have been hardly any room to move around. Beautiful conservation work, although the colour palette (red and yellow, red and black) is not to my taste

A nice example of triumphant reconstruction. The story you tell of Priapus is interesting. I've always maintained and still do he was telling everyone his membrum virile was indeed worth far more than just a bag of very valuable gold which the scale proved. It's still true through all the years and all ages.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Darius. We will be in Pompeii for the first time in July and thanks to you it will be even more magical. Thank you for what you do. I will join you one day on one of your programs. Love Roman Culture and watch every video you upload. Thank you again

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

thank you! You will love the site. It will be hot!

I love watching your videos so very much. Thank you for taking the time to bring this experience to life for all of us to enjoy. Your work is so appreciated. I can't wait to travel back to Pompeii in October. ❤️

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

A great time to travel to Italy. You will love the great care of the overall site.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

We really appreciate it! We are keeping to our schedule of one video per week- and offer 3 lectures per month - subscribe to our newsletter ancientromelive.org - 2 are free with links

Have to go back to see this. First time 2017….. not enough lifetime to see it all ❤

It's amazing the ceiling lights still work.

Thank you for giving this wonderful tour!

Fascinating video giving us a tantalising hint of how beautiful Ancient Greek & Roman painting was & what we may have lost.

A splendid house, magnificently restored!

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!

Wonderful video.

Stunning!

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Thank you Darius. Wonderfully presented. Absolutely breathtaking. 🇮🇹🇮🇹

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Wonderfully presented, thank you.

Awesome video!

Very interesting video! 🤩 Amazing walking tour! 👍 Respect to the author! 🏆 Thanks for sharing! 🤝

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great. Thank you for making this. Sharing.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I visited the site in 2000. Have wonderful memories. Not mobile enough to revisit nowadays.

Thank you! Fantastic tour and video (as always) - those frescos are gorgeous. Amazing conservation work.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Such an excellent video!

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

An amazing place. Thankyou for adding this.

Amazing.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Now I need to go back to Pompeii! A must see. Ty for sharing.

Great video, thanks

Awesome...great look and love your docs.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Wonderful, best video so far! Loved it, thank you1

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

thank you so much for this stunning tour!

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you....beautiful

These fabuless sceneries of rooms with exquisite frescoes should be in book form where one can really appreciate the uniqueness and beauty. A mere video is far too fleeting and does not allow much appreciation!!!!!! But thanx for sharing ! 🥰💞‼️

Very well done video. Thank you for your bringing this to us. It’s highly appreciated and very educational.

@AncientRomeLive

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks.