The House of Neptune and Amphitrite | Herculaneum

Buried by volcanic debris from mount Vesuvius, is a house of two stories, with some famous mosaics of the Roman world, and skillfully crafted sculpture and painting. The house was connected to possibly the most well preserved shop of the ancient world. The remains of food was found still in its containers, and it even has wooden elements still preserved in their original position. Join us as we explore the house of Neptune and amphitrite in the city of Herculaneum.
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[@orlaithchops]

This is an absolute masterpiece my Mum, Sister, Auntie and I visited April 2023, Pompeii was jaw dropping but Herculaneum was so much quieter and so we got to see quite a lot more. The amount of carbonised wood was fascinating and this mosaic is so vivid and rich in colour. I’d recommend Herculaneum to anybody and I’d go again today if I didn’t live in the UK 😂❤️🇮🇹

[@Kit_Bear]

Magnificent. Imagine what it would have looked like at the time before the eruption. There's very few places that you can go and walk the same streets as people did 2000 years ago. Truly unique. I need to go some day.

[@skontheroad]

Considering that Universities all over the world have the Antiquities as a major, I think they have held their own the last 2,000 years! LOL!

[@skontheroad]

If you have never been, put it on the top of your bucket list!

[@NickMeisher]

Yes. And they teach in schools that IQ goes down 10 points each 100 years back we go in time. I think that Flynn Effect theory is garbage , after watching this video.

[@davidbuchanan5232]

Another thing I found facinating that one could still smell the odors of burnt wood even after two millennium.

[@MrTsiolkovsky]

Wow, how is that possible. Interesting detail, i hope to visit some day.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I love seeng new discoveries at Pompeii, Herculaneum, Stabiae, etc. Ancient Rome is endlessly fascinating, Greece, too.

[@bevleeming6703]

Camera work and views are excellent doing justice to the site. In some other channels, far too much of the picture is taken up by their face. You show us what we want to see, the ruins. Very informative too. Subscribed. Thank you!

[@g1stylempdesign929]

Mosaic glass is exactly like Pixels in our modern age. Or a print dot matrix from laser jet printer. Many individual colors used side by side in a knowing way to create the illusion of depth, shade, tone when our eyes and brain blend them visually to create a unified image.

[@CH-vv2hr]

so badass... Those Romans were something else

[@JohnSmith-en6ev]

Amazing they learnt everything from the greeks

[@CH-vv2hr]

@@JohnSmith-en6ev Not everything but certainly a lot

[@JohnSmith-en6ev]

@CH-vv2hr most of it mate, most of it.

[@nafvol5053]

@@JohnSmith-en6ev Greeks did not use the arch,sewers and acquedots for example . the greeks copied (or more correct to say learnt) from phoenicians. much of what romans did is still used today. all civilizations have learnt and improved from past ones. it is called progress. what is you point anyway?

[@JohnSmith-en6ev]

@nafvol5053 my point is the Romans copied the Greeks. Like all the Roman copies of greek statues in the vatican. Or simply just spoils of war, where originals were taken. Eventually the Greek east survived anyway.

[@maestro-zq8gu]

Those authepsae, the large pots the Romans used to boil water, were something fascinating I didn't know about. I also didn't know about how drinking water was so foul back then, they would dilute wine with this hot, sterilized water to create a hydrating, good tasting drink you could have all day long without getting drunk or tired that was used by children and adults alike. Sorta like an ancient sports drink.

[@juelbriggs447]

Very interesting, you transported me back more than 2,000 years.

[@PatSmith-wi1kz]

That mosaic is probably the most beautiful in history

[@Breakfast_of_Champions]

The sea trade that made the house owner rich was pretty much the only investment opportunity in antiquity. The standard interest yield was 20%, unless the ship sank.

[@HollywoodandHeffron]

Like crypto then. But better odds

[@lynemac2539]

​@@HollywoodandHeffron Or tulips?!

[@rogerkarlsson3996]

​@@lynemac2539 Tulips was in the Netherlands in the 17th century, more than 1500 years after Herculeanum was buried.

[@lynemac2539]

​@@rogerkarlsson3996 Yes, and crypto was last year. What's your point?

[@lynemac2539]

​@@rogerkarlsson3996 I was kind of referring to the comment about crypto. Sorry to confuse.

[@wilsontheconqueror8101]

The opening on each side of the mantle for lighting must have made a warm home environment for the owner and his family.

[@d.l.l.6578]

Interesting how functional everything was.

[@jaenmartens5697]

In Mexico you see this architecture all over in the interior pre Industrialized communities- They are fabulously comfortable as well as beautiful to live in now-

[@beerymr]

Did anyone else notice that the narrator incorrectly notes that “Neptune holds the triton in his right hand”? It is clearly in his left hand!

[@skontheroad]

That is not something to go nuts about, IMHO. But there are a few other errors that I think are important. Although I was glad he pointed out that "people often confuse her for Aphrodite."

[@Seven-Planets-Sci-Fi-Tuber]

He can hear you. You're talking in his presence, virtually.

[@Ferien7]

Yep!

[@sammyspaniel6054]

They would quickly learn thrive in our world but we would struggle in theirs.

[@Johnny_Appleweed]

A person from the modern day would have to be incredibly stupid not to be able to turn modern knowledge into enormous success in the ancient world. I think you're exactly opposite of correct. But it's typical because of how people glorify the past. "When thirty centuries begins to look down on a thing, humanity begins to look up at it." -Thoreau

[@yolandahebert2350]

This barely scratches the surface of how much opulent wealth the Roman's had that even the shop owners had more than enough. Kinda like the middle class back in the 70's.

[@beccacollins1528]

Thank you, Lord Poseidon and Lady Amphitrite, for protecting this place for us to see today!!! Blessed Be!!!

[@davefellhoelter1343]

and Amen? or BINGO!

[@marthaperdew]

Blessed Be !

[@chrisworthen1538]

The coursing of the masonry on the once plastered walls is quite interesting.

[@ultor7654]

Breathtaking! So much quality content on that channel, thank you so much for sharing this gentlemen.

[@scottpenland3576]

Best 5th grade field trip with daughter! Sent her the link and she asked about pictures we took 25 year ago. Paestum was another great trip.

[@JimmyTomes]

What an incredible video! Thank you so much, I really enjoyed it.

[@wmanad8479]

Very interesting, thanks for the show.

[@Thebes77777]

Excellent doc, providing us awesome visual. Thank you.

[@TravisLee33]

Thanks for sharing!

[@WJHDetroit]

So cool. Thank you

[@teachersconference8932]

Beautiful video

[@thomasgansevoort929]

Excellent! All kinds of new information well presented.

[@seamus6994]

Very good video and information.

[@barbaracrain2975]

Great video!! Thank you !!👍👏

[@user975bg]

Well made and excellently narrated!

[@49558201]

great ! thanks .

[@its-all-happening2172]

My mind is so blown right now watching this!

[@toddaulner5393]

Great artwork!!

[@jeanniemarkech351]

Beautiful!

[@dianaarguello2924]

wonderful video.

[@vivianleite4966]

Absolutamente impressionante!

[@niccoarcadia4179]

My wish is to one day visit Herculaneum but it doesn't look like I'll ever make it. In the meantime I watch vids like this one and I'm thankful.

[@fleximan_army]

It is surprising that a such rich house belonged to a seller and not to a noble man.

[@Art-is-craft]

Rome was a market economy so traders could be exceedingly rich.

[@user-jp8ox9xi2j]

Love this type of history and would love going to these places and seeing all of this it would make you feel like you're actually there.

[@alexperriman9298]

If you wish to see these absolute wonders, do it today!! The magma levels are rising daily, there are sporadic eruptions of gas/white ash in this overpopulated region. I spoke to someone there on Facetime today. They are not so bothered about the eruption. "It's a beautiful place to live, and a beautiful place to die"... ❤

[@nafvol5053]

many experts agree that there will be an eruption before end of the century. proof of an eruption 2000 years before one that destroyed pompeii has been found . seems like it erupts every 2000 years more or less

[@12TribesUnite]

Beautiful

[@RyanJohnsonD]

What a beautiful shop @14:58ff

[@sba8710]

I love learning about Pompeii but I never forget about the horror it was for the citizens.

[@ElRayDelRio]

QuinoTaurus, The beast of Neptune. Long live The Fisher King and my ancient ancestors from Salacia, The Merovaeus Saliac King 🙌🏽

[@retke922]

Может быть, кто-то из Ваших предков древних жил в самом Херкуланиуме и погиб в вулканическом извержении. И тогда Вы можете видеть те же улицы , по которым они ходили 2 т лет назад

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

jesus i spent two weeks in Ostia di Lido - next to Ostia Antica. i never visited the old city. i visited a young Roman: Alessandra : )

[@JacquesMare]

"Niche" is pronounced: "neesh". Thank you for the beautiful visuals and descriptions.

[@user-px1oc9gh5w]

完成したばかりの時はどんな感じだったのか気になります。

[@bunzeebear2973]

Thanks for clearing up the names .Rome mainly used planet names such as Neptune. swapping out Poseidon. Aphrodite is a Greek name(which Rome swapped with Venus so Amphitrite sounds Greek to me.

[@benf1111]

Does the carbonization of the wood protect the wood that is now exposed to the elements post excavation? Though it would be difficult, I'm surprised more isn't done to protect it from deterioration.

[@jeannerogers7085]

The wood may have been impregnated with silicone

[@fordsrestorations970]

I used to be extreme Roman architecture fan. I Incorporated the inspiration into a lot of my own works. Until my attention was drawn to Ba-albek Lebanon.... the Romans said they got their inspiration from the race of Giants of the gods Venus, Jupiter, Neptune ,Saturn etcetera. Still to this day nobody's quite sure how they erected those huge columns but the records say it was from very very tall people with higher knowledge... also that the original portions of Baalbek come from a complete different time frame from prehistory.

[@evenleven]

This would make a good map in CS2.

[@henkstersmacro-world]

👍👍👍

[@LordTelperion]

All hail Lord Neptune.

[@karlmason8835]

Top draw.

[@karlmason8835]

Drawer!

[@d.l.d.l.8140]

Water was typically mixed with wine whenever possible because it offered some protection against bacteria. They only knew it worked, not why.

[@retke922]

А чистой питьевой воды не было? Без бактерий?

[@sterling557]

​@@retke922The city water was transported in from miles away by aqueduct. Water outdoors will always have bacteria and micro organisms living in it.

[@aarondonald1611]

That's my excuse too

[@kaiokendo]

3:01 or was the graverobbers lol

[@joestitz239]

How would they cut their wood boards to look like our modern 2x4's ??? Can those mosaics be copied onto poster type paper for modern purchase n home framing ?? :)) Want a copy of neptune and his wife for my living room :))

[@marcobelli6856]

It’s our construction that’s inherited from Ancient Rome

[@Art-is-craft]

The would be cut with hand saw and then planed down to an exact square profile to thousands of an inch accuracy for every 10 foot length.

[@deniaridley]

There's most likely a poster to be had from the gift shop "in situ" 😉 .

[@jeannerogers7085]

Or from the Naples Museum.

[@aarondonald1611]

Chisel and hammers too

[@random22026]

0:20 to 0:25 0:32 3:43 2:16 2:54 to 3:06 Same story, different country 3:17 to 3:22 3:38 3:50 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆 4:02 to 4:08 5:37 to 6:17 6:43 to 7:01 7:02 to 8:17 13:40 to 14:44

[@jeebusk]

poor guy, never completed his rehab project and now 2k yrs later guests are still affected 😅

[@marykeough9136]

Since the upstairs walls are consistently missing, could they have used curtains instead of walls to keep it cooler?

[@marialuizasaboiasaddi2160]

Herculano e Pompeia

[@jamessegarra3291]

That volcano could erupt anytime.

[@pcka12]

The theatre masks seem a little like Japanese noa masks.

[@godfreecharlie]

Say whatever you want about the Roman civilization and people. Don't say they are an uncultured people and civilization. Even the fine artwork they stole and looted is a sign that they knew quality, and significant art.

[@fordsrestorations970]

A different narrator on Herculaneum said that the people were not very religious at all.... I couldn't believe I heard him say that , ridiculous... I told him to go back to his studies .

[@normanbrown9225]

I AM Sure Many of Us Have BEING To these Places in Our PAST INCARNATIONS❤

[@Thebes77777]

It was the Great Ancient Greek Hero Heracles, that founded the two cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in very ancient times, long before Rome was even conceived.

[@PatSmith-wi1kz]

No one cares

[@Thebes77777]

Why? This is the One and Only Heracles, we're talkin about here.@@PatSmith-wi1kz

[@deewesthill1213]

​@@PatSmith-wi1kz You're wrong, of course. I care. And you "cared" enough to write the lie that "no one cares". Please do not claim to speak for everyone.

[@PatSmith-wi1kz]

@@deewesthill1213 where's the hundreds of comments about Greek mythological deities that have no impact in daily life..they are irrelevant and useless.

[@PatSmith-wi1kz]

@@deewesthill1213 if people cared there would be hundreds of comments but no one cares about irrelevant mythological deities that never existed and have no impact in people's lives nor do they get people out of debt and crime afflicting the world at moment

[@gullybull5568]

IF YOU THINK this was bad RE-CALL 1500 YEARS OF shadia dextruxtoria of SAID romans greeks europeans and more, 😢. law of bs. 😢

[@theshamanarchist5441]

It even has original Roman UPVC Double Glazed windows. Pull the other one. Those buildings are from the 1400's and 1500's. They where first buried in the 1631 eruption.

[@Kit_Bear]

The Romans did have double glazed windows although not UPVC. They were sheets of thick glass sandwiched between both sides of the wooden frame. These were removable for hotter times of the year and fitted during colder times. Houses in the northern parts had two panes for each window but only in the houses of richer people. Glass was quite expensive back then and was used as a status symbol. Most people used a sheet of wood in it's place or had shutters. As for the buildings themselves. Find me a mosaic or fresco that has period clothing on the people from the time you mentioned. All I see them wearing is Roman robes and such.

[@MrBakedDaily]

I bet be paid taxes too😂

[@rosajucglaserra4506]

Hummus isn't from ancient Rome 😂

[@Benjaminleo815]

"The chickpea, which hummus is made mostly of, was a common food in ancient Rome. The recipe for hummus used during the Vespasian-Domitian Period is astonishingly similar to the hummus made today. Instead of using a blender, the ancient Romans used a mortar and pestle tool to smash the ingredients."

[@Benjaminleo815]

Tara Jackson

[@retke922]

Эти мусульмане почти все у древних римлян переняли . А турки у второго Рим - Византии! Все их хаммамы - это стающего у римских терм. Мечети все до сих пор напоминают купол Святой Софии - первого грандиозного христианского Храма, тоже построенного римлянами эмигрантами восновавшими Константинополь и Византийскую империю. Бобовые, гороховые, чичивичные вовсю были популярны тысячи лет , но мусульмане думают, что это их восточная еда.

[@eewilson9835]

This guy doesn't sound excited enough, I want more shocking passion and exciting voice overs, this guy sounds like he is discussing a change in calm mild weather to pleasing soft moderate breezes on a summers day of pleasing adequate weekend vacation weather. Hello, its the frickin most well preserved shop of the more carefully restored living museum alive with minimal damage. This guy is describing a park stroll and can barely muster up passion to describe the soup de jour.

[@elianegaspar8626]

I agree completely!!!!!

[@zammich3649]

A lot of history documentary-style channels like this one will hire other people or straight-up use AI narration, but this man is clearly recording it himself (in addition to preparing the script and putting together the video). I find that worthy of commendation and respect.

[@eewilson9835]

@@zammich3649 after a mere thousands of yrs to think, not get emotional about it all.

[@oskarvomhimmel6936]

If all Mosaics and Murals of Rome show Pleasantly Tanned individuals with black, dark hair...🤔 Who came up with the idea of the Pink skinned, blonde Roman?...Needless to say, that is pure bs...PBS.

[@Neophema]

There were plenty of light skinned, blonde Romans, especially the farther north you got.... Saying that is bs, is like saying all Scandinavians are blonde and ghostly pale, which is also not true.

[@oskarvomhimmel6936]

@@Neophema Those were the "Slaves"...hence the term "Slavs"...The Greeks, the Spartans used them to train and looked down on them...they did indeed come from the North...even the term "Barbarian" means the "bearded ones" ...The Kelts (Celts) or Cold ones, from the cold weather areas were barbarians to the Romans, they were different...The "tosted ones" literally "burned ones" were the "Braun/brown" people...from the burning lands of the Mediterraneum...No need to get offended bro...we all have "Barbarian" ancestors...some of us have "Latin" ancestry as well...Bronze also makes reference to "Brauned/Browned"...which was, and is more associated with "tanned people/ones"... Im sorry if that hurts your feelings...I love my pinkies! ...which means "Rossy ones" also "Russ" or the Nordic Viking/Slavic people...When you see Asian people, Middle Easterns, or Africans...if you are of European descent, the natural thing to do is group them into a single category...logically, Romans did the same with "Barbarians" ...they were different...they did not integrate into Roman every day people until a few centuries AD...I do agree though, I am sure there were the occasional Rossy cheeked girls...and then Romans, a few...would have had lighter skinned anatomical features...but, for instance "Nero" meaning "Black" the Roman, ancestral Roman...was dark skinned. 🤓

[@Jigger2361]

😂 "bs...PBS"

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

Sorry, all 'Murricans, there is no t-sound in the word niche.

[@deewesthill1213]

I'm an American and have always pronounced niche "nich", which would normally be written as "nitch" with the "t" silent!

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

@@deewesthill1213 Good on you! as I expect that a 'Murrican would say.) (Except that the vowel would be longer in niche than in nitch.)

[@deewesthill1213]

@@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609 I have only heard it pronounced to rhyme with "itch".

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

@@deewesthill1213 Well, that is hardly my fault.

[@simonestreeter1518]

No, it is the British who say 'good on you.' No American would ever say that. @@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609

[@herbertkroll1266]

Face diapers... No way that I'm gonna watch one more second of this.

[@gullybull5568]

3:22 isreal islam hates this. 😂

[@retke922]

Да, все их искусство - одни крестики нолики листочки и цветочки, повторенные тысячи раз. Примитивно, скучно, однообразно, недоразвито для человеческого восприятия красоты. Это даже искусством нельзя назвать их штамповку керамическую! Тупое однообразие вместо настоящего искусства! А уже в древнем Риме тысячелетия назад искусство было настоящим и прекрасным! А мусульманское - унылое копирование одного и того же узорного однообразия до сих пор

[@headienutburn]

If it wasn't for the brain-drain of Christianity the Romans may have made it to the moon by the 1400-1500s.

[@maurad5378]

Beautiful!