House of the Faun | Pompeii, Italy | Alexander Mosaic | 4K

[@BartvanderHorst]

Sometimes i get this weird feeling that this civilization was somehow ahead of ours... not in a technological way.. but in some other aspects we have forgotten...

[@phtevenz]

There was definitely a lot of beauty and majesty in their world but it existed along with suffering and violence and squalor. Most people did not live this opulently

[@mrsgingernoisette]

They definetely have something better, the will of living well, good life.. (if you're rich back then btw)

[@jesterday2222]

I think you're right. And it has nothing to do with wealth either.

[@totobeni]

For the Romans (and the Greeks) thinking philosophy and art is what set them apart from all others, this is how greatness was measured. They had enginers scientists and inventors as well but they were just tools. Thats why the Roman empire never entered the industrial revolution. (they had steam power but it was only seen as a gimmic) So were they ahead of us? NO, but if you cover everything with Art it's going to look amazing.

[@blastofo]

They were ahead in that they didn't believe in systematic racism. They had prejudices, but they were based on culture and status, and not skin color or ethnicity. They also were more enlightened with sexuality. But they weren't perfect, as they never let go of slavery.

[@rosecorrie2920]

Imagine the talent of the mosaic artists

[@jesterday2222]

The modern artists of today have way more talent though.

[@totobeni]

@@jesterday2222 what are you talking about? talent then and today is the same either you have it or you don't, the only thing didfferent is what material we work with and some tools we use.

[@jesterday2222]

@@totobeni I was being sarcastic 😊

[@kaarlimakela3413]

I had no idea the famous Alexander and Darius battle scene came from this place! Thanks!

[@lynnhwilson4135]

I was in Pompei last month. It is so big and I didn’t see the House of Fawn but am intrigued by this whole area.

[@anamarieferrer8382]

I was there last week of October I also didn’t see it. That place is huge and i got tired.

[@marcobelli6856]

@@anamarieferrer8382you should have checked the best houses before hand brooo there are lot of empty houses but 5/6 villas that are full of paintings not “stolen” or transported to the Naples museum. But if you don’t have a map you can go around 4 hours without seeing a painting hahaha

[@marcobelli6856]

@@anamarieferrer8382yes you really need a map. You can walk around 3 hours seeing only ruins and a couple of mosaics or follow a planned path and see like 100 frescoes in 1/2 hours.

[@Pro-Deo]

Well put together video of the House of the Faun with it's objects of jewelry, furnishings and mosaics. Thanks for sharing it. Meanwhile I can only imagine what the painting at 9:32 created by Albrecht Altdorfer would look like minutely accurately in a mosaic. And the timestamp doesn't even show the entire painting. Mind boggling. Let's make one! Only a few hundred trillion bits of glass and stone are needed, that's all :)

[@johnbehneman1546]

I NEED TO START BUYING MORE BOOKS ON POMPEII AND HERCULANIUM!!! EVERYTHING IS SO BEAUTIFUL THERE!!!

[@zapfanzapfan]

Fantastic animal and fish mosaics.

[@crunchycowboy3206]

An excellent tour and with great information

[@piccalillies]

Thank you for an incredible glimpse of these mosaics!

[@MMijdus]

They are the most beautiful left from the Roman Empire.

[@nortiusmaximus1789]

For decades I've seen depictions of Alexander TG without attribution. So wonderful to see it all. I was fortunate in visiting the Pompeii Traveling Exhibition while in Phoenix (how fitting!). Stunning, Sobering, Beautiful.

[@serenity6415]

Wow. I just found your channel an, your narration is one of the easiest I've ever heard to follow and stay engaged with. It's so natural and flowing its actually therapeutic. I can stay absorbed in complex topics like I want to but my mind doesn't have to expend any energy, if that makes sense. Its like my mind can rest and just coast along but I think that's just normal for other people. I camt wait to see what other videos you have because I'm addicted to history. Amazing job, thank you. I just realized now that that's the mind of thing that distinguishes narrators and storytellers. You're definitely a storyteller. I'm playing games while listening and I'm going to listen a few times before watching to see how close my mental images are to reality. I'm imagining I'm on a tour and guessing what it looks like from your awesome descriptions. Little mind vacation

[@aaronlarsen7447]

That was amazing. The artwork was top tier, not ancient graffiti. What a beautiful place. The architecture is sophisticated and sound. They used passive systems perfectly. I could picture this home sitting in Hollywood Hills, at present.

[@saralynfosnight5139]

I have a reproduction of the Faun that I've had for many years. I have always loved it. I call it Pan.

[@jean-rochdion4898]

the most appropriate name... well Silenus would have done the job too!!

[@marykeough9136]

Those mosaics are amazing! ❤

[@johnbehneman1546]

BEAUTIFUL MANSIONS EVERYWHERE!!!!

[@TinaCotton-g6q]

I had the pleasure of visiting pompeii last year. We had a tour guide for two hours. We did a little walk around after. I believe we didn't see half of it, I really want to go back. It's an amazing site to see.

[@julieielasi4156]

This is interesting history of Italy wow thanks

[@JanetCaterina]

That is the most amazing artwork I have ever seen

[@MMijdus]

Thank you. This is such a special memory for me. I visited the house in 2018. Because of your detailed comments I learned new things.

[@valentinaxxxx6915]

I was in Pompeii last year. Amazing! Thank you

[@skontheroad]

Watch Domina! It was great!!

[@katarzynaherman4814]

Pure Beauty

[@thorpeenith3436]

Sublime video, so informative and pleasant to digest, great job! keep up the great work showing us these glimpses into the past.

[@neon-kitty]

In all likelihood, those decorative columns in the entrance were meant to imitate Hellenistic royal palaces moreso than temples, just like the first-style wall decorations. Really nice video, though :)!

[@donnadees1971]

This is phenomenal to see. I wouldn’t go but am grateful for the video

[@skontheroad]

Why wouldn't you go??

[@dbrown9495]

Very knowledgeable video and teaches so much. These houses and artifacts are s sophisticated and priceless. Great skills that can't be replicated. Hope these skills continue to be taught in modern times

[@MMijdus]

The owners of this house were the richest in Pompeii.

[@darrenshi9749]

Fascinating narration, and well cut video. Thank you!

[@unknown81360]

This is such a good video. Thank you!

[@robertafierro5592]

What a Beautiful place..it's almost like a dream.i doubt ill ever get to go, but I can always watch these great videos and I can imagine myself in Pompeii with all.the other lucky visitors..

[@als4179]

This is by far greatness.

[@cg_justin_5327]

I think the doves were placing items, rather than stealing them. A metaphor for the good people filling their coffers.

[@michaelm8460]

This was really well done,. Imfrmative with just enough detail to appreciate what this house represented

[@gerhardheydrich3146]

The bow of Darius has lost its string - perhaps implying his failure in battle.

[@joestitz539]

It would've rotted silly

[@Jean-PierreGrenier-yl3wp]

@@joestitz539 It is a mosaic made of ceramic blocks. It doesn’t rot.

[@fridayweekend7775]

Thanks for helping me with my presentation about this house I appreciate it

[@cg00000]

So incredibly beautiful. The talent, hard work, whimsical art, sculpture, If you could choose a time to live this would be it for me, everything I love adore and worship, right there. And the odd thing is I was born in Naples, Navy baby. Mom was so lucky to live there then and she did walk the streets of Pompeii with me in her belly. I wish I could visit so bad, but thankfully there are these videos to take me there, many thanks.

[@AllMagasGoToGitmo]

Really nice video, thank you for making this

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

Thanks so much I really enjoyed its fascinating

[@kemmoo34]

THANKS A LOT FOR THE WELL PRESENTED VIDEO

[@sanderpostema8613]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@jeffreyallen1290]

I've just discovered your channel. You give the best tours of historical sites, over any other channel. Thanks!

[@longlivingdude]

AMAZING, AMAZING ART! Gorgeous work!

[@socalsilver6397]

Great job covering this awesome place! What an amazing thing, frozen in time. From destruction came beautiful history. Thx

[@Gainn]

Has the vibe of a museum that put on performances of certain historical events and hosted "theme" parties/weddings.

[@rafaelacosta2018]

😮fabuloso pompeii😮

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. PLEASE CONTINUE TO SHARE YOUR TRUTH!!!!

[@speedbag2000]

I was just at this house a few days ago. You explain much more than the tour guide. Yes it is large and I she didn’t mention the gold or skeletons found inside. Very cool.

[@Jackrussellifewithcats]

Once upon a time they were much more focused and dedicated to beauty and true art. Not like today where only smart phones, speed and superficiality reign

[@chrisgreen1904]

Amazing. I miss this place and long to return, yet I've never been there. Weird..

[@chucky2316]

You must be a faun

[@pandakicker1]

I know the feeling.

[@JohnnyinMN]

That … was … totally … awwwesssome!!

[@materialgirl338]

I went to Pompeii years ago.

[@johnbender5356]

i am glad that i found youre site. new subscriber..

[@PamelaTitterington]

Perfect. In every manner,thankyou

[@tributarytraveler5510]

Great work

[@eugeniofranciscodesaboya9378]

Wonderful description about Fauno's house. Regards!

[@Getoutofhere7890]

Your videos are amazing and I enjoy them so much. Such attention to detail I can really tell how passionate your are about the subject ❤

[@Wkmor]

Some of those rings are seal rings for enclosing letters and proving the identity of the sender. That’s why the Cassia one is backwards.

[@barrymoore4470]

I've read that the House of the Faun was even larger than the palace of the Attalid kings in Pergamon, suggesting the immense wealth and aspirations to prestige that must have distinguished whoever commissioned it and first lived in it. The surviving mosaic decorations are precious exemplars of elite Greco-Roman/Italic taste in the late Republican period.

[@johnbehneman1546]

I DID NOT KNOW THAT POMPEII AND HERCULANIUM HAD SO MUCH WEALTH.

[@coyotedust]

These people lived Before Christ and their houses are more magnificent than ours.

[@harshanid3636]

No. They lived in Pompeii after the death of Christ (around 33 AD). The eruption of Mount Vesuvius was in 79 AD.

[@rosecorrie2920]

they were the wealthy of ancient Roman time

[@harshanid3636]

@@rosecorrie2920 They were the Sodom and Gomorrah of their time - wealthy or not.

[@jaynesegman7847]

Amt Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. about 46 years after Christ

[@joestitz539]

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[@keithlawson7329]

A shop in Sorrento does life-size replicas of the faun in metal. Great souvenier.

[@Пекинка-с9х]

Very interesting!

[@firstphotowork8419]

Great explanations.

[@RobertaFierro-mc1ub]

Good narration.

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@traciannworden8687]

Loved the video.

[@0210rokvist]

Thank you

[@siliconebobsqpts]

Well done

[@fareshajjar1208]

Great video. There is no need for the music, however, which is a distraction.

[@alexanderguesthistorical7842]

With a house as stunningly beautiful (even today!) as this, could it not be that this house actually belonged TO 'Cassia'? I believe, in those times, within the Empire, women of high status were able to own property and to accumulate wealth??? How fabulous would it be to see this house brought back to life and see all the wonderous decorations gleaming. With a restored pool, filled with water surrounding the faun. And to be greeted by the beautiful Cassia robed in a flowing white gown, resplendent in her jewelry and golden snake arm bands?

[@MilledSteel]

Good show

[@spiritwhirled]

Great job! Gonna share this (Although you did use a picture that looked like it was from the Battle of Vienna)

[@jaynesegman7847]

AWESOME

[@susanvaughan-schiele210]

Where can I get some good prints of the mosaics, anybody know? 🙂

[@leavandenbosch7808]

I visited the house of Faun in the late sixties, I can't remember so much because we bought a guide edited by the the Italian Ministery of ( history or culture) the cover was light blue, it helped so much as the houses were numbered but we didn't spend enough time to see it in detail. I was so interested I returned to the spot to see Herculanum and a villa outside Pompeï in early days on the seaside but can' t remember the name

[@michaelwoehl8822]

I like the house of Priapus, the Christians wiped that god out almost completely, the small statue found there was the first I've ever seen.

[@joestitz539]

I have a painting copy yet how do I find out where exactly was the original found in Pompeii?

[@skontheroad]

You mean a poster? And you are certain there is no info anywhere around it at the edges? If not, take a picture and upload it to reverse image search and see what you can find!! Good Luck!

[@harshanid3636]

Pompeii could had easily been an exclusive resort for wealthy War Generals as well as merchants all over the region. There is no way any random person would had known such detailed knowledge of Alexander's last battle with King Darius.

[@skontheroad]

When you go to Pompeii, you will be able to see this all laid out and it will make more sense.

[@harshanid3636]

@@skontheroad Thanks, but I have no desire to see another Sodom and Gomorrah.

[@pandakicker1]

You shit on Pompeii due to your moral postulations but totally ignore any worse places like the island of Capri and the now destroyed Pleasure Barge of Caligula.

[@tommyboy9680]

Thanks, fantastic presentation 👏 👍

[@LernikMel]

What musem is it ?name ?

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Made of stone practically everything nothing soft!!! Every thing on top was white plaster , and very rich paint , and paintings!!

[@casteretpollux]

Anything soft became Ash.

[@user-misspoken]

​@@casteretpolluxyup ..and they would have had cushions and pillows

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Very rock hard seating every where in Pompeii!!!??

[@user-misspoken]

They used cushions

[@TRUTHRULES777]

When I was 20 with my lil girl 7 month old outside..A bird stole my gold Necklace. Never forget seeing that. I had it hanging on a lawn chair. They love shiny things. Gold necklace. Little thieves..🌞

[@karlkee]

Yes I have a question, why the Anglo Americans allies bombed this vast archaeological site with no military installation at the end of WWII ?

[@rosecorrie2920]

you can google plenty of info on this

[@zibobpompon5768]

On ne prononce pas Pompé, mais Pompéi c'est un i tréma, on doit entendre le i à la fin.

[@notyourbiz235]

These little objects are not in Pompei, probably in Museum in. Naples or elsewhere

[@Arnoldman-ep9gw]

The Versailles of Pompeii

[@IvanGabrielle]

Pompei😊i is rich before 😢❤

[@caciadasilva8672]

I was there and I did not know, that a person named Cassia lived there.

[@johnbehneman1546]

THIS IS VERY HIGH-END HOME. IT IS SAD IT WAS DESTROYED IN WW2. IT WOULD BE COOL TO RE CREATE IT AGAIN!!! SO, BEAUTIFUL IN ALL AREAS!!!

[@supremereader7614]

Great video, but it's it possible to just have a video without the same music going "buuuuump..." every 15 seconds?

[@DonkeyFilms]

Always loved their appreciation of nature and animals, and how accurately represented they depict animals. Unlike the Middle Ages with weird human animal faces.

[@phillipstroll7385]

He's gesturing back for his wife and daughter. The chariot driver fled the battle leaving not only the troops, but Darius' wife and daughter. Whom were taken as love trophies. His wife died giving birth to Alexander's son.

[@simon-oy6um]

How many houses over 200,years old do you see today 😢

[@sboulanger5918]

Why didnt they made the pool to collect water deeper?

[@sjscoach]

Why would Pompeii have been bombed during WWII... Interesting

[@davitcandra9736]

LGBT LOLL 🤦

[@nortiusmaximus1789]

Occupied by WWII German army. I have a pictorial book about it, but still need to read it.

[@josehonoridez1085]

My wife and my son Ja were in Rome for only a week in 2005 CE, thèy only had time to go to the Coloseum. I suggest that a miniature of the Pompeii ruins be installed in Rome.

[@Gargamel19]

How sad though. I wonder if any of the richer well off people ever tried to come back at some point to claim Their things? Surely SOME of them must have be able To escape via ships and having the wind in their favor so as not to be in the way of the smoke.

[@harshanid3636]

They probably did try, but the entire area was completely buried in many feet of ash.

[@Gargamel19]

@@harshanid3636 that’s true…..

[@waltherheinrich]

It was bombed, by who?

[@elvishiekios8826]

The Americans invaded Sicily in WW2 and fought all the way up to Rome.

[@russelleads2145]

That was probably a Temple of Pan! Pagans!!

[@eddiemunster8634]

The two thousand year old city of Pompeii Has more culture and civilization than an entire continent today, Block history month has nothing on Pompeii

[@user-misspoken]

Tf

[@andyboulton6771]

Kho

[@MadKingOfMadaya]

*_8:47_**_ People don't understand that Romans unconscioely knew they were the descendants of the Medes and the Persians who escaped the chaos of Alexander. That's why Rome considered it a great vengance when they took over Greece._*