Explore an Underground ancient Roman House

[@Chris.Davies]

Thank you very much, from New Zealand, where the oldest stone building in my city of Christchurch is the "Big School" library of Christ's College, which was constructed in 1867. The library was designed in England, with a very steep slate roof, because the architect was worried about snow loading. We don't get snow in Christchurch. :) It's funny, because we tend to think of a house which is 100 years old as being "old". I'm so glad I studied ancient Latin for so many years at that school, by the way. All that Amabo, Amabis, Amabit, Amabimus, Amabitus, Amabunt wasn't completely wasted!

[@TWOCOWS1]

This is fantastic. Thank you Darius for documenting, filming and educating us about all these new/old things.

[@EugenKrieger-k5k]

Great information! Many thanks

[@StuRap]

Thank you for sharing this with us Darius, always fascinating to see the tucked away gems that are not necessarily the focus for visitors to Rome. Definitely adding this spot to the list for when I get back to Rome.

[@motoguzzigriso]

I’m going to add this museum to my list. Should be in Rome this September! Can’t wait. Thanks for revealing this hidden gem, Darius!

[@michaelm5894]

I did try to visit the domus in the fall of 2022 and that section was closed during the week. Bummer! Oh well, another excuse to go back to Rome..

[@barrymoore4470]

I'd never heard of this site or museum, so this was quite interesting. I was especially gratified to see the wall paintings that have survived since the fourth century, extant Roman painting post 79 AD seeming to be relatively rare.

[@DariusArya]

Yes a special little place

[@NYCResident543]

I absolutely LOVE that one column with a spiraling diagonal line around it. I wish the camera had lingered there longer. What always blows my mind about these types of finds is how did they get covered up? This already in the 4th century and there are building(s) on top hundreds of years old. Can there be that much silt and dust in 1000 years? It's amazing. Thanks for the tour!

[@denizalgazi]

Fascinating what lies beneath! 👍

[@paulcapaccio9905]

Been to Rome 31 times. Will be there Nov.

[@malshakakodikara4681]

Wonderful video! Love your enthusiasm!

[@DariusArya]

Thanks a lot!

[@giuseppefornari5777]

Sempre bravissimo Darius!

[@Jessica-gp7se]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@BoomVang]

Always love to hear about the charioteers

[@DariusArya]

I'll be sure to explore more of their activities in the future!

[@sadiqhussain7254]

❤ well done i appriciate your entire work for history.Pakistan

[@DariusArya]

Thank you!

[@vlanomo]

Museo Barracco has long been one of my favorite "off the beaten path" spots in Rome - always wondered what it was built on top of. Will have to revisit!

[@superdivemaster]

Thank you for your videos ... I seriously like free museums in Roma ... Parlo bene il italiano ... Vengo in Ottobre ... Ricerco musei gratuiti in Roma ... sono messicano, Non sono americano ... lol

[@tunnus.123]

Great.

[@RlsIII-uz1kl]

There must be a whole underground city. It'd be amazing to have it excavated in away that allows the above structures etc to remain solid.

[@horsepowerdude]

Is the floor plan of this domus similar to what we would have seen in Pompeii? Or did late antique homes change a lot compared to first century?

[@sflorio]

What a great find! I missed it on my last trip but will make a point to return someday. My hotel was just down the street and I had no idea.

[@paulcapaccio9905]

Thank you

[@robbillington1982]

Hi Darius, I’ve not yet had the pleasure of excavating in Rome. The medieval use of spolia seems to have had its birth really in this period, judging by the rudely assembled domus on display here! I’ve only read about spolia in the city from Lanciani’s works, but this is hundreds of years before the medieval reuse. Quite amazing

[@AnnaMalinDavidsson]

Hi! Im watching your films over and over again.. For this film I have 2 questions. This Giovanni Barrachio had this collection for himself before he gave it to the commune, is that correct? If so, how come private persons can have so much of important artworks from the ancient times in their private collections? Is that even legal? My second question is about the horses and stables. You are talking about circus maximus but I cant hear anything about the more close Piazza Navona as a circus. Couldnt the stables also be for that racetrack? Best regards and thanks for very interresting films!

[@superdivemaster]

Buon Video ...

[@TheIdeaMan144]

Very fascinating and informative. I wondered if there is a publication of all the visible and hidden Roman structures in Rome? And are there any tour guides recommended that can do 'journeys' around Rome to see all the structures of the Republic and Empire of Rome? Thank you!

[@DariusArya]

Huge bibliography on the subject that won’t fit in one book - but compendium in LTUR with different language entries…

[@mgclark46]

No mention of the Circus Flaminius?

[@marthaarya167]

Great!

[@jg90049]

Someone bought a first- or second-century tear-down and stripped away parts to rebuild it as a new domus? Sounds like real-estate hasn't changed that much in the past millenium or so.

[@markcorreale8495]

Where are the torch holders?

[@Breakfast_of_Champions]

The outer brick walls in the domus are restored, I guess? They look ca. 1900s give or take...

[@DariusArya]

Yes, all constructed with the 1899 excavations.

[@lwaldron9745]

@03:36 Fireplaces weren't supposed to exist back then. Is this an altar?

[@DontThinkso-kb9tc]

? Fireplaces have been around since the beginning of time

[@downtoearth1950]

This would have been at street level at the time

[@photographedemode]

❤

[@DariusArya]

Grazie!

[@neronevetti4540]

Aqua Triana

[@kerryrwalton7791]

Wonderful! TKU Darius. Any evidence of Early Christianity? I guess you would have mentioned it if there were..

[@xmaniac99]

Great, but why are people wearing a diaper around their face? Some kind of mystery that is?