Is Herculaneum The Best Preserved Roman City? | Other Pompeii | Odyssey

Documentary following the investigation that aims to reveal what life was like in the small Roman town of Herculaneum, moments before it was destroyed by a volcanic eruption.
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[@GeorgieB1965]

Just a general comment: it simply boggles my mind just how excited British historians, not only in this video but in others, get when they're doing these documentaries. It just so absolutely contagious.🤓

[@samsmom1491]

They're true history and science geeks. My kind of people.

[@zaqwertyfish]

Well, we all know that any respectable documentary needs a British narration.

[@lisatroup9218]

..and we are addicted to watching them.

[@aquastar4336]

Yasss!!!💯🙏🏼🙌😅

[@Sereneis]

Need better teeth

[@KermitEFrog-nv7dv]

Watching him interact with the modern inhabitants in their own language, particularly offering them figs, was so pleasant to watch. I really enjoy this presenter.

[@alwynjeddore6792]

I concur. This was one of my most favourite documentaries to watch in a while

[@lisaborsella5412]

I really liked him offering him figs. And the way he accepted it says a lot too. Beautiful. Especially to see someone truly enjoying what they do

[@jclar7210]

The host has such a great sense of humor, and interacts very humorously with the public but keeping things educational and refreshing. I really enjoyed this doc, thank you!!

[@MsBackstager]

I wish that I had professors like our guide host. Fascinating account. I went to Pompeii where there was only a brief mention of Herculaneum and a poster of the site.

[@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739]

That cradle is haunting. The baby was still inside. If not for this tragedy we wouldn't have these treasures and remains to study. Much respect to all those people who had their whole world turned upside down that day in 79 AD.

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[@shanezane6230]

@Baylor Jacob Instablaster =)

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[@shanezane6230]

@Baylor Jacob happy to help =)

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

This documentary introduced me to the people. It told me about their lives, loves, and legal battles. It made seeing their deaths so much more poignant. Instead of skeletons, I now see the child gripping his beloved dog as he sheltered next to his mother. Thank you for one of the best historical documentaries I have ever witnessed. Bravo!

[@tiaguile6854]

The hosts enthusiasm is very contagious. Really enjoyed this program. I mean, tragic of course. I enjoyed learning their way of life before the disaster.

[@alejandrocostelo7893]

Yes iam enjoy this story.maybe sameday can make a movie from this story.i waiting.

[@carocatho]

I’d spend a week walking around in Italy, listening to him explaining everything. It’d be a fantastic guided tour.

[@erikthehalfabee6234]

And he speaks good Italian

[@mariusmatei2946]

@@alejandrocostelo7893 actually, there are motion pictures/movies that were made, about this disaster/eruption.

[@Thehermitist]

Omg I read Ur comment wrong... Must have been a meaning to it. As I was brought up on ancient Roman italic religion. I won't tell U what my thoughts were. But Ur right. He's an amazing story teller that keeps us engaged ❤

[@michaelgabriel7919]

As an avid student of history and archeology, I have always been fascinated with the story of the Vesuvius eruption of 79AD. I can remember being a child in elementary school reading about the discoveries in Pompeii and Herculaneum. I also remember a National Geographic TV special about the discoveries at the ancient waterfront archways, and the bodies discovered (early to mid 80's I guess). In May of 2018 I joined a few family members and traveled to Rome for a cruise of the Mediterranean, and we visited Pompeii for a few hours. It wasn't enough... so recently I made plans for an extended trip to Italy (May 2020)... by myself. I plan to spend at least 4 days exploring the area. I have accommodations a short walk away from the entrance to Herculaneum, and intend to take my time immersing myself in the site.

[@riverlady982]

Did you get to go or did Covid get in the way?

[@anndaniels3545]

Hey 👋 from Georgia, did you get to go, and how was your trip?

[@jadneves]

Então não deixe de ler "Herculanum" psc Rochester/Wera pois voltará naquele tempo;

[@kellyb1420]

Soo sad how the men stood guard and keeping a lookout to protect the women and children inside. They just didn’t know how doomed they all were. Such brave men! Brave! Good men

[@lauraowen8142]

True. Yet the nursing mother's & their youngsters would have been protected as best they could❣️🏞️

[@vivians9392]

I think they were standing outside waiting for boats to come and evacuate them.

[@GuitarRyder11]

So...you believe they thought they were just a little bit doomed, but not too much. You idiot.

[@wildone8397]

@@GuitarRyder11 What on Earth are you talking about mate?! Look,.. put the bottle down. You can't handle it ! 😎🤣😆 From an Aussie,.. no hard feelings.. But if you're going to Drink & comment on KZbin, Just learn how to drink first... 😉

[@marcorodrigues8303]

Casa de Ghost

[@anthonybird546]

The revelations of archaeology about the Herculaneum diet shows us that the Italians Italianned, since like, forever. I could only weep for the recipes that were lost.

[@ljb8157]

Check out "Tasting History" here on KZbin. He finds and recreates ancient recipes. He recreated a loaf of bread from Pompeii.

[@tomgucwa7319]

No good idea is ever lost.

[@donaldcoppersmith1018]

Vocabulary!

[@rmbc1971]

"a big prick was the sign of a barbarian," 😂 love this presenters sense of humor. Learnt so much from him today from herculanean ikea type furniture, to colored sculptures. Totally loved this video. Would love to see more by him.

[@Really_Its_Me]

I wanted to be an archeologist when I was younger ..I can’t imagine what it must feel like to see or touch something for the first time since its been lost to the world for 100s n 1000s of years

[@mistyswem4236]

Its amazing! I got to go and it is so hard to describe how amazing it is!

[@bethbartlett5692]

You can be one now. There are no limits to our Passions but those we place upon them by our "Thoughts". Change thoughts and experience the desired. ❤⛅🌞

[@nefwaenre]

Same here! For that very same reason. Every time i go back home to Egypt, at least i get to touch and see nearby stuff. But imagine the thrill of being an archaeologist uncovering an ancient site, 2000 years after it's closure! So many regrets of my life, so many poor choices...

[@bethbartlett5692]

@@nefwaenre You can still pursue your Passion. But keep in mind: Archaeologists are largely "Mainstream Academics whom hold the Darwinian Theory as if it were fact" This places then in a polar opposition to the Authentic Academics that follow the *"Standards of Science and Research"* (mind fully open and may not hold a belief, opinion, theory, etc, that can prevent the Proven Research Methodologies from drawing the greater facts forth. They have developed a Paradigm from this 19th Century Theory and force everything to fit their linear model. It is truly behavior that appears quite Religion-like. I question any Academic venue that allows this Ideaology, because it is opposite the Standard. This "thinking" has very well been limiting and in the future, they will be found to be the greater Myth-makers. But if you want to be in the dirt digging up history, *"you go, do it and enjoy the experienced."* Never too late. DO IT!

[@annpartoon5300]

try time team official and patreon you may have a chance to go on a dig

[@donnamiller7902]

I like this presenter. I've loved Mary Beard, Joann Fletcher, and Salima Ikram for a very long time. I can now add Andrew Wallace-Hadrim to my list. He's more sedate than the others who get so animated and excited in their presentations, but he is also very informative. I like how they all focus on the "regular" people's lives.

[@johndorilag4129]

It's a British presentation so obviously this will be presented by British historians. I've seen Italian presentations and German presentations narrated obviously by Italians and Germans.

[@jrm_music7229]

Given that Britains are descendants of the Romans, I dont doubt the presenter having Roman blood. He looks like he could be a Roman!

[@leslietarkin5705]

Wow! I never knew there were so many artifacts, buildings, and mosaics that were preserved in Herculaneum. It's a hidden gem that gives insight into the lives of the ancient Romans. I would love to go see it and Pompey. My heart broke at seeing the remains of all the folks who died especially, the child who died hugging his dog.

[@cybercat29]

Same here 😭

[@michaelburgess9707]

Those poor people. Can't imagine the horror they went through. I suppose the consolation is they went with loved ones near by. Excellent, knowledgeable and jovial presenter. Would love to be at the dinner table and listen to him and Prof. Mary Beard. Thanks

[@hrhtreeoflife4815]

Me too. I will bring salt 🧂and pepper.

[@optimusprinceps3526]

Caveat Emptor

[@lindarichards8407]

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[@marcorodrigues8303]

@@lindarichards8407 Thank you yes Thet Quest 🤗🥂👧🏼#

[@debbylou5729]

Yep. When you’re facing a fiery death, there’s nothing better than knowing your loved ones are dying as well

[@saragrant9749]

What’s incredible is the fact that there was actually an underground sewer system in place in Herculaneum, not that much unlike what is here today. To think, medieval Europe- well past it actually into the Victorian era had no such thing. Cholera, typhoid fever, the black plague… all would potentially been greatly mitigated had that concept been carried through the millennia.

[@meekmeads]

Not exactly, since Easter Roman Empire was beset by Justinian's Plague in the 5th Century (exact same bacteria that caused the Black Death)

[@saragrant9749]

@@meekmeads notice I said “mitigated”, not “prevented.” The sewer system obviously wasn’t the style of today, was far from perfect. It was, however a far cry more effective than the disgusting cesspit system that was used for centuries after in many countries including England.

[@fredrickmarsiello4395]

The Romans were incredible in their engineering. Better in many ways than we were up until the nineteenth century. Someone once stated that "After Rome fell, it took over a thousand years before Europe learned how to wipe its ass and flush the toilet.".

[@robinlmorgan1]

I've been following Andrew for a long time. He's an expert in Roman culture and history.

[@paulnicolosi4792]

I spent quite a bit of time there. The specter of the horrific tragedy permeates the entire area. Over two thousand years later, one can still feel the vibes around the remnants of the devastation…

[@YTjennifer]

I really enjoyed this video. For decades, I've always heard of Pompeii, Pompeii, Pompeii...oh yeah, and that other town, Herlaclanium or something. ;p After watching just this one video about Herculaneum, I think the highlight should be on it rather than Pompeii - especially in terms of being able to see the structures, mosaics, paintings, statues, furnishings, and so on. Everything was so much more preserved here than it was in Pompeii. The tilework is so beautiful and detailed.

[@limoncr5205]

I don't totally agree with you on that. I loved Herculanum also but Pompeii shows the forum, several temples, the coliseum, theatres, the brothel, hundreds of thermopoliums whereas Herculanum shows bits more preserved houses here and there but it's much smaller, you don't have access to the theatre and other places, the forum is not visible.. What i mean is that Pompeii shows clearly a roman society, economic and political activity. There's a real vibe in the air, as a whole, because of that. And it's huge. That said, i loved herculanum too, it's precious... Imagine everything that is underneath the earth.

[@sagidasyed6314]

Mph!!! Decades o bet you're younger than me

[@GuitarRyder11]

You may have missed or just not understood, it was buried up to 75 meters deep. Pompeii was not, Pompeii has been excavated for over 250 years that is why it well known sweetie.

[@marciaspiegel5280]

I've been to Pompeii and walked the streets. I found the place alive with the consciousness of Romans. I still need to see Herculaneum. I pray for the souls of those poor people.

[@MrKajithecat]

Great doc. Enjoyed the joyful and intelligent narrator too.

[@sagidasyed6314]

Doc doctor docto as Avi atum dictare latin

[@f.joaquinrevilla]

This documentary is pure gold.

[@8happyperson]

the part about the kid with their dog made me cry.

[@treker2379]

Their deaths were not in vain. Thousands of years later they are still speaking to us. It’s a poignant and beautiful thing.

[@tomjones2202]

These documentaries are so good!! This is why I never watch television anymore. Thank you so much for this wonderful show! Keep it up and I'll definitely review your others as well!

[@maysaniyazova]

Hearing how thousands died: 😐 Hearing about the child holding his dog when he died: 😭😭😭

[@karenrapoport7852]

god i know, that part almost brought me to tears. Such a human experience most of us can all easily empathize with-- the love a child has for their best friend in the whole world. It was incredibly interesting and amazing to be able to look into the past but I would have been glad to trade it in exchange for those people and their pets to have been given the chance to live.

[@MauroBalbino001]

Thanks for giving me the pleasure to watch it again after so many years. I used to live in UK and, even by then, I already knew how superb were TV programs there. It was the only time in my adult life I cared for a TV set. I had the luck to subscribe your channel since the very beginning. And, crazy thing!, I'm grateful to an algorithm for suggesting it to me on the very first day. Greetings from Brasil.

[@lauraowen8142]

Bless you and yours Mauro❣️🙂

[@ImissSaganCarl]

My compliments for having made an excellent documentary. The narration and content are excellent and well above average. Non of that history channel crap or documentaries full of hype with overly emphatic speaking narration. I haven't seen an excellent documentary like this in a long time. On the same level as some of the better BBC and Alberto Angela documentaries.

[@hellagood67]

Even with the sadness of what happened to these people, this program was very informative and enjoyable to watch. There is still so much to learn from these discoveries. Thank you for providing us with the opportunity to watch these shows and learn more about the ancient civilisations that came before us.

[@nefwaenre]

11:50 That's Prof. Mary Beard's favourite house! Venidius Ennicus seems a cool bloke! It's so tragic that the men stood out their guarding the vulnerable, maybe knowing full well that death lies before them all. And yet they stood, yet they protected. Such brave men. First responders/fire fighters and in some cases the military, does the same. It's so heroic and yet, so, so, heart breaking.

[@darlamcfarland3323]

It is such a human tragedy, and so timeless. In 2000 years will people be surprised to know the pathos of 9-11? I hope not.

[@vivians9392]

The scenario of women and children sheltered in boat vaults, while men were outside on the shore seems to indicate that they were waiting for evacuation. This video seems to be puzzled by that simple fact! Human nature dictates that in times of disaster, we tend to protect and escape.

[@barbakanka]

yes, the ships were not far away but they did not make it on time

[@GuitarRyder11]

So where were they going Vivian? When the sky was blackened by dust and gas. You are an expert obviously - ever been there to examine the evidence ? You are probably one of the halfwits that stayed on the side of Mt St. Helen's when the lovely saint cleared some of the detritus off the earth.

[@autodidact537]

They were probably sheltering like you would in a bomb shelter or a storm shelter during a tornado, waiting for the irruption to be over so they could return home when it was all over.

[@sorryifoldcomment8596]

@@GuitarRyder11 Vivian is correct, though? What is your problem. They literally had nowhere else to go...and there were boats that started crossing the Bay (Bay of Naples) to come and rescue them. This is a fact. The guys were clearly standing on the shore, waving towards the boats, trying to get their attention and communicate. Looking for help, looking for anyway out. Then, another step of the eruption happened, breaking off even more hot stuff, that rolled down and across the shore...killing them all. Had the boats left earlier and gotten there sooner, then they would've been saved. It's not like their strategy was stupid...and it's not like they had any other way out, they were trapped up against the water. Unfortunately, obviously the intended rescuers didn't get started fast enough; their old boats weren't fast enough; and incredibly importantly: It was completely dark out and hard to see! _(They didn't have a lighthouse in the bay back then, fun fact!)_ ...do you even understand the map of the area we're discussing?

[@marcorodrigues8303]

@@sorryifoldcomment8596 YES e TBM eles pegaram 40 anos de Crissi com uma infração 📊📈📉📥 acentuada.#

[@petersdotter1]

Visited Herculaneum in 1995. Almost none of this was available to be seen then. Great that so much more has been discovered.

[@julez2106]

Best documentary I've seen regarding Pompeji / Herculaneum! Love the insights into the life of everyday people and their fates, really allows you to connect with something which happened thousands of years ago. Incredible!

[@OsbotsYTGaming]

RIP to the people who passed awa in that deadly eruption

[@susanclark2212]

History and archaeology do not need to be boring. I hope young people's experience with both topics is better than mine. I hope they keep these documentaries accessible.

[@mariannastrati3677]

Dear team at Herculaneum ,THANK YOU FOR EXISTING and saving for real such an amazing Ancient Greek influenced culture ,while your greek colleaques at the greek antiquity office at the ministry of culture have just destroyed the equivalent greek Pompei at the Venizelou metro@Thessaloniki and emptied in one night with11 trucks the whole Amfipolis complex so greeks will never know what they really found inside..and lets not go to the appauling conditions kept of the Acropolis Ancient Agora,Petralona cave etc.THANK YOU ITALIANS

[@OceanSwimmer]

Fantastic documentary! Someone has a computer generated time lapse of the probable progression of the eruption of Vesuvius; first the quakes, then more quakes and smoke, and an explosion on the afternoon of the first day. As the scene progresses, it becomes very clear the hazards of moving about in the city (falling roof tiles and framework of the buildings), and then the ash, which made the sky dark, and the visibility completely obscured. Add some toxic gases from the eruption and you have what happened: trapped people who thought they could wait out an earthquake...and becoming entombed where they took refuge.

[@rmbc1971]

Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, I'll definitely be looking at more of his videos on KZbin. It's my first time seeing his work, and I'm already such a huge fan.

[@FRAME5RS]

Visited Herculaneum in early 80s when I lived in Italy. We started a near riot on the train trying to ask what station to get off. Italians arguing like mad, hands flying in the air as they yelled at each other. Who knew the Italians call it Ercolano. LoL. We said Herculaneum, which somehow sparked up a debate we didn't quite understand.

[@TyrianHaze]

The beauty of such ancient architecture is quite astounding. Makes you wonder how many more sites are buried underneath our feet, especially when human beings have been on this planet for hundreds of thousands of years at least. Those natural disasters have probably sent us back to the stone age multiple times in those time frames.

[@lynnedelacy2841]

There are still areas of Pompeii which haven’t been unearthed as Andrew has said elsewhere that as well as the excavation costs you are faced with preservation costs as soon as anything is uncovered it is subjected to the elements so they are concentrating for now on what has been excavated and leaving the rest for future generations

[@mistyswem4236]

I loved every minute of my visit there! Walking down and seeing the history and actually going into buildings and the mosaics was incredible!!! If you ever get the chance go visit!!!

[@bethewish]

Im so planning a trip there!!

[@anndaniels3545]

Misty you are so lucky

[@thetwitchywitchy]

Wow Ive never seen a painted marble statue!!!! That is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! As a massive Art History nerd I’m honestly shocked I never came across photos of that statue or examples of it, this was truly unique to Herculaneum it seems! The color of the hair truly brings it to life, absolutely incredible.

[@jubeju6237]

the joy in his voice makes watching this fun and intriguing adding him to my favorites along with mary beard :)))

[@georgesvalin2367]

I remember how peaceful this place was when I visited it, also I had a real feeling of travelling in time...A wonderful memory site, thanks for taking me back there for a moment.

[@charity2275]

What I found is that the men on the beach were trying to signal to boats to come rescue them.

[@johnholmes6897]

I'm blown away by the beauty of their possessions, their God's etc. Mosaics are my favorite of all Roman art. Now I want to go visit.

[@lynnedelacy2841]

The museum at Naples is bursting with artefacts from Pompeii - somewhere you must visit if you go

[@YuBeace]

He is so excited to show you what he found, the passion is contagious.

[@anna-lisagirling7424]

Wonderful insights into the daily lives and urban development of that Roman period! I had goosebumps whe seeing the restored colors of those ceiling panels and the lovely red hair of the woman statue. Now, if only the smells and sounds of daily street life could be reanimated for us!

[@romyhernandez7811]

THANK YOU FOR THIS FABULOUS TOUR ! Great host !

[@Anna-ky7ix]

Absolutely fantastic! A must watch! I have been to Pompei and feel I must go back to see Herculaneum now I knew nothing of it! wow!!!! Thank you for the education!

[@user-lz6dm5lk9y]

Excellent programme. Thank you.

[@beckygriggs7827]

This civilization was very intelligent, they made thier homes with stone, no wood, otherwise there wouldn't have been anything for archaeologists to discover and study, well preserved, Rest in peace all who lost thier lives in this horrific natural disaster, so sad 😥😥😥😥

[@darlamcfarland3323]

The best documentary I have seen on this disaster and ancient Roman life. Modern people have many misunderstandings about this society. I particularly liked his discussion of diets of the poor and slavery.

[@hannahkay4397]

Fascinating! I loved seeing all of the preserved items...just incredible!

[@bobh5087]

Many thanks for this moving and informative documentary. You bring ancient history alive.

[@annadeflorio6000]

Quite a video -narrator eloquently gave us a true picture of what life was like in Roman times. I, for one, cannot get enough of these historical events. Keep them coming please/Bravissimo 👍

[@cdfdesantis699]

The level of preservation is amazing. Poor people had no idea what was coming. They had to have been terrified.

[@dougwatt6303]

Absolutely fantastic video! Thank you!

[@edwinacoffman6429]

I have absolutely loved watching this program. You can tell the presentor really loves teaching us about these people's lives. This was amazing

[@joanhamilton2651]

Wonderful documentary. I’ve been to both Herculaneum and Pompeii. I could go back again and again.

[@user-cv1fy6nl3n]

The ancient society of Pompeii and Herculaneum resemble our current lifestyle.

[@marcorodrigues8303]

Ele e 24 Horas no ar 🧐🤳🏠📡#

[@DesertRat2001]

History Hit has *never* let me down, whether it's documentaries or podcasts. Fantastic stuff.

[@rdo1231]

15:00 I wasn’t expecting that (love it!)

[@nuncaestarde5911]

This documentary is absolutely amazing!! I am thrilled about Roman history! 😄

[@andreasleonardo6793]

Nice video with clear explaining volcanoes eruptions and skeletons of victims

[@TheDodudodo]

Passionnant reportage avec un commentaire d’une rare qualité .Tous mes compliments Bravo !

[@siennammp4492]

Amazing documentary! One of the best!!!! Thank you!

[@Suga29838]

Loved this so much!. All I've ever seen most was about Pompeii. I had always wanted to see a documentary about Herculaneum. Absolutely fascinating. Especially the well preserved items from the sewer😂 I love how he interacts with the people and offers them some of his figs☺️

[@oriancunningham]

Very enjoyable, and informative video, thanks!

[@lanorte1]

Fascinating documentary! Thank you!

[@hatereligion621]

Thanks for uploading. Learned more about ancient Roman

[@d.angelinegraham6935]

Wonderful! I had only heard of Pompeii before, and this added so much to the total picture for me of the culture and daily life.

[@faytsampouri6197]

Extremely well presented.. thoroughly insightful and comprehensible...

[@bi6235]

Big fan of the host aka professor Andrew wallace-hadrill. He is an excellent presenter, so knowledgable and his enthusiasm is infectious.

[@michaelrock6992]

What a great study.

[@Nejopato]

This is an amazing and fascinating documentary, never heard of Herculaneum before. For decades it's been all about Pompeii even at schools. I'm now a #HerculaneumTeam member. Thank you guys, you've gotten a new subscriber ❤️

[@007vsMagua]

Maybe, where the women and children where found in the port area, is an attempt to escape by boat. Most of the men filled up all the available boats and escaped, but were unable to return to save more.

[@anthonybird546]

That's what I thought too, that the men, probably sailors were retrieving their boats while the women and children took shelter from the falling ash and rock. The scene of mass heroism and mass sorrow.

[@katefateeva2961]

I love how enthusiastic the speaker is. I cannot help but smile every-time the smiles. :)) "Slave - to citizen" approach was not unique to the Romans though, it was common in Africa for thousands of years and in pretty much any other society before the Atlantic slave trade.

[@nathaliedefloor2551]

incredible!!! love it!

[@dougholliday467]

Much thanks Andrew for your wonderful narration. Sincerely, Sentebey in USA

[@SS33333]

You showed me a beautiful picture of history, thankyou. Wish I had a time machine. 😊

[@hannahduffey2295]

AMAZING QUALITY AND CARE THANK YOU

[@kathleenc8810]

Mesmerized the whole way through, thank you!😍

[@lucianoarros2130]

Such a marvellous documentary. Hope to watch more of him.

[@skep41]

Loved this. Such joy in the presentation!

[@fastannoone]

Thank you so much for this wonderful documentary. I hope to visit Herculaneum in the future.

[@bwktlcn]

I just think about that ancient family...the baby safe in the crib, perhaps the mom waiting at the door for the husband’s return with news of what was happening, and a surge killing the parents. Or perhaps the gases had killed the baby, and the parents had left the body in the crib, fleeing but intending to return and perform the appropriate rites later. The fact that it was found alone tends to make me think it had died first. If I thought the end of the world was happening, I would want my baby in my arms.

[@TheOctubre12]

Excellent documentary, always interesting in history and where we came from. The host made more exciting and love to watched it ! 🙌👍🏻

[@rachaelrogers2104]

Excellent video thank you.

[@TWOCOWS1]

I love your informative presentations. Thank you

[@oznation1615]

Your material is always a delight to watch, thank you all so much.

[@virginiamahurin1311]

Just fabulous, so exciting for all these new findings

[@user-dq5zj9ze3e]

I really loved Herculaneum more than Pompeii. Fewer tourists. Went there twice and was amazed each time.

[@lynnedelacy2841]

Me too as well as the Naples museum

[@MegaLivingIt]

Makes you want to learn history.

[@BenSHammonds]

very good and fun program, seeing the top floors of the building is fascinating

[@suzanneweinstein6853]

Wonderful video- So glad I watched this!

[@IcarusLhooq-bc7uq]

Amazed . That wodden balcony and so so much color . Millenia old. And we can see and the lucky few touch that histiry

[@dondouglass7555]

This was wonderful. Thank you.

[@JacobafJelling]

What a crisp picture. If you produce these things, could you get John Romer on one last time

[@khumorampete9310]

The brick part killed me 😂😂😂 All round splendid documentary 🤝

[@chernvm]

Absolutely gorgeous program! I love people's enthusiasm on what the do. That's general observation. Also a lot of interesting thoughts of dynamic of Roman Society. Still continue to think that almost everything after crash of Greco Roman Civilization was huge step back.

[@prashantj7839]

Simply wow. great documentary.

[@charmainventer4427]

Beautiful, thank you