Pompeii Explained 4K

[@ManuelBravo]

What's your favorite ancient city?

[@anna.rrrrrr]

Pompeii! thank you for this video 🤩

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Herculaneum.

[@sacha4566]

Jerusalem!❤

[@wvs3917a]

Without a doubt has to be Pompeii for me, also I thought I had seen everything on this ancient tomb but this was totally refreshing...thank you

[@bunjijumper5345]

@@sacha4566 Yuck!

[@peekaboo1575]

What fascinates me about Pompeii is how for all intents and purposes life wasn't so different 2000 years ago.

[@rodriguezmarina5156]

Yes it was, you can't get away with those murals nowadays 🤣🤣 🙋

[@peekaboo1575]

@@rodriguezmarina5156 Have you seen the house with the painting of that one God with the really large penis? Lol.

[@AlexeiLjanej]

I hate 😮

[@judithsellers9671]

Oh it was very different. Roman society was a slave society. That changes everything.

[@FRAME5RS]

​@@rodriguezmarina5156or the slave at the door

[@Haunted1919]

Imagine all the other lost Roman cities, this is only one of many

[@punyaslokmohapatra7528]

How many Roman cities were there?

[@千秋暗雪]

@@punyaslokmohapatra7528 More than 400 hundreds.

[@lovestein92]

@@punyaslokmohapatra7528 a lot. considering the vastness of the Roman Empire and the centuries for which it existed, there must be at least several thousands of lost establishments. it makes you wonder what life was like during completely forgotten times.

[@topspot4834]

I think about that all the time ... Crazy to think in 2,000 years ago our biggest cities of today will suffer a similar fate.

[@sunwoosjawline613]

They are all below the great millennial European cities. They have not disappeared as such, they were transformed in most cases.

[@jt92]

I was in Pompeii a few weeks ago. Watching this video gives a lot more insight into what I actually saw. Sadly looks like I missed a few things in my visit, but my feet were just giving out by the end. It's not easy to walk around in those very rough stone roads.

[@FRAME5RS]

The day I showed up there the workers at Pompeii decided to strike (Italian thing which happens on a whim). So we went to Herculaneum. That was fantastic, but I still wanna see Pompeii

[@rafaell5074]

I was there 3 times and still hungry. U can't see everything in one visit.

[@swagcreated9147]

@BiggaNigga69 what happened there bro

[@jaripogirl]

@BiggaNigga69 yeah nigga ass😂

[@carlamendez6590]

Agreed! You would need to stay a week to see more of it.

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

This was one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on Pompeii! Everything about it, the discussion the expert and knowledge and narration, and the actual video along with the video reconstruction of what the city once looked like. It all worked out so well in this video. Thanks.🙏❤

[@VickyNicoll-r2m]

I loved it too. What’s extra nice is watching it again for more info soak in ! I’m very lucky in that u have been there & recognise some of the mosaics etc

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

Yes! I agree 100 percent.

[@AviationEducationChannel]

Love all the detail. Better than anything you'd find on TV. We will never tire of these videos on ancient Rome! Please make as many as you can, thank you!

[@bobm5500]

This is one of a handful of docos I have seen that are relay worth watching . The quality is out standing .

[@MrEjidorie]

Just before eruption of the Vesuvius in 79AD, people in Pompei could enjoy incredibly wealthy and modern living standard. Probably their standard of living was much better than most of the world in the 19th century. I admire people in Pompei for their miraculous achievement.

[@bryantsteury8910]

Its so crazy to walk where people walked 2100 years ago and think of things like "well it was a Wednesday for someone, someone else was out after getting in a fight with their wife" etc

[@Insectoid_]

The beauty fills me with so much emotion

[@bdhaliwal24]

Yourself and Darius are my favourite historians on KZbin regarding Rome. It’s great seeing both of your insights on this fantastic ancient site

[@davidfaulkner8201]

Great video ! The reconstructions of ancient Pompeii are beautiful in all the detail you have put into them . I have thoroughly enjoyed this video . Please keep up the good work .

[@buzzyinurface]

This is the information I have always wanted to know! My understanding of Pompeii has increased tenfold. What a work of art!

[@deansnipah1392]

I remember climbing Vesuvio (my 1st volcano experience ever) and once I reached the top, I was expecting to see an endless deep black hole. To my surprise, it was all "corked" with rocks and rubble. Even some shrubs were growing out of it. It was such a surreal experience seeing a dormant power of nature up close like that

[@NativeRedbone77]

It would be cool if a virtual reality experience of the entire Pompeii tour could be made. That way people can tour what it used to look like when it was bustling before the volanic eruption. They could experience it with the people moving around, enter their living and business areas but without interaction. I would pay 💰 to experience that.

[@ZZubZZero]

Definitely! The few shots used here are awesome! Though a little sad to see they were just all white, no color or paint anywhere

[@TheOwlsarewatching606]

You already have a virtual reality. It is your imagination

[@agnieszkalukacs8882]

I just visited Pompeii today and said exactly the same thing. I think it’s just a matter of time.

[@MsLouisVee]

You are an artist and a genius producing these very high-quality, interesting, enrapturing videos. Thank you so much.

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

The state of preservation is just so amazing, it must be the ultimate experience to actually be there.👍👍

[@Neophema]

I was there two weeks ago today. An amazing experience. If you go, don't miss Herculaneum! The preservation is even better.

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

I am 73 years old, and I am absolutely passionate about the city of Pompeii, Manuel. Thank you so much for your channel. You and Mr. Arya have a new subscriber. I only wish I was young enough to join you with your research.

[@plwt5966]

Your video never fails to impress! I’ve been to Pompeii ten years ago and you film is a good refresher of my memory. It looks much more rejuvenated now compared to ten years ago. Good work, well done and a big applause!

[@mow3186]

By far the best summary of Pompeii I have come across. Excellent work.

[@Solo_Traveling]

I was in Pompeii last month. I loved it!! I love ancient history.

[@Fiona2254]

I was there the last week of October 2023, it was an amazing experience.

[@StukovM1g]

I went to Pompeii in 2021. I loved to walk around it as i love history, but i also felt a strong sadness. Thank you for making this. It brought back great memories.

[@dansmith5280]

Manuel, I am off to Roma tonight. Arrive Saturday AM. Excellent collaboration with Darius. An award winning video. Bravo. I am pleased. Dan

[@ManuelBravo]

Glad you liked it. See you soon!

[@MrWichili]

¡Gracias, Manuel, muchas gracias! Estuve en abril, con mis hijos y mis nietos, en Italia. Por supuesto, visitamos Pompeya. Y tu exposición no sólo me permitió revivir la experiencia, sino que también (y sobre todo) pude asimilar el valor histórico y arquitectónico de la ciudad. Tu video es una cátedra. Grazie mille!

[@keenant]

This was very well put together. Super professional, informative, and fascinating. Bravo!!

[@teeheeteeheeish]

Agreed!

[@miaria]

now we know where his name comes from

[@christinedemick5934]

I visited it several years ago and was in awe. Also visited Ostia Antica which was also very interesting. Thank you for your videos.

[@rockweiler777]

Your videos are always so well thought out and produced. You really enjoy sharing your fascination with ancient societies, and I really appreciate all the work and passion on display here. Just fantastic, all the time, thank you!

[@Gunpaw1958]

Thank you for doing this. I explains what we saw when we were there last year. One of the coolest things that happened while we were in Pompeii was standing in the middle of the arena was boxer Evander Hollifield. He let us take pictures with him and talked to us for a long time. I thought it was very ironic to meet a "modern gladiator" in the arena where the ancient gladiators fought.

[@jeff__w]

This video was dazzling! Everything about it was great-just the video and the editing are outstanding-but I especially liked the focus on the houses of Pompeii 15:46 with the description of interior features, e.g., the _peristyle_ and the _atrium,_ and how they hold together the invisible “craziness” of the perimeter. The Pompeiians, it seems, had no concept of “curb appeal” whatsoever-not that that’s a bad thing. Every aspect of their homes that mattered-their social spaces, their status markers, their art-took place on the interior. It’s something that had not occurred to me before. Also, I _really_ appreciated that you respect the original languages enough that you include them in the etymologies (e.g., Περι and Στυλος 18:48) and in the historical texts (the accounts in Latin of Pliny the Younger 26:38). I don’t know Greek or Latin but I’m very roughly “familiar enough” with each one that having the _actual_ language is meaningful.

[@stanislavkostarnov2157]

we do not get that today, how much, for an even slightly significant person, the house would not be a private place but a very public focus, a roundabout of social interaction where the owner would strategically reveal himself to the world through the decorations and presentation he chooses...

[@stanislavkostarnov2157]

with street "curb-appeal" we must remember how dense the city was in terms of population... if any space existed or could be rented from the houses, the sides of any streets would be filled with shops and stalls visually covering any buildings with their bright wares and clothen structures.... walking along the street, there would be commonly no visual of the surrounding houses like we are used to today... the only exception being the doors (which would have presented works of art), or the great gateways of the super-rich...

[@jeff_tj]

I was just in Pompeii one month ago (had a similar interest in ancient Roman life) and your video does a great job presenting it! I think the CG renderings are great, they give a sense of what the city would have been originally. Also I also liked the complex houses that were built over time, often joining multiple properties. Also don’t miss the Archaeological Museum in Naples - that houses a lot of the original pieces from Pompeii. You can spend a whole day there as well!

[@loganstroganoff1284]

Did you see the ancient public toilets? I want to take a dump in them. Is this possible?

[@loganstroganoff1284]

Did you see the ancient public toilets? I want to take a dump in them. Is this possible?

[@andie3614]

Your beautiful video brings the lost city to life, it is amazing how modern it feels - more so than medieval sites I have visited

[@bholmes5490]

I'm excited to take this journey with you Manuel. Lead on!

[@claudiomonelli52]

The depth of the informations, the quality of the images and the clarity of the exposition are excellent! Well done. Thank you.

[@TS-mt6bo]

I can only imagine just how incredibly beautiful this city was at the time and what a magnificent place it must have been to behold by all of the merchants and traveler's who came there. It must have truly been a grand and beautiful city to look upon and to be a citizen of.

[@Uma06]

I was fortunate enough to visit Pompeii in 2002. An incredible experience. I hope to do it again soon. Great video. Thank you for making it. Blessings from Costa Rica.

[@netherwent2725]

Thank you - the best documentary about Pompeii that I have ever seen!

[@idl9ave419]

Yet again, you have explained a place I have already visited more thoroughly than it was explained to me when I was there. Excellent. Particularly enjoyed the section on domestic architecture.

[@95019124]

I’ve been to Pompeii. But thanks to this video, it is much more interesting and educational than the tour guide at Pompeii. Always enjoy your videos!!

[@JoeBob79569]

I've been fascinated by Pompeii since I was a kid, and I finally went there in 2019. I didn't go with a group or a guide, and so I was just wandering around aimlessly for 5-6 hours, but it wasn't nearly long enough to see everything. I was totally blown away by the amount of detail, the writings, mosaics, paintings, tools, carts, pots and even the preserved bread, berries, nuts, etc. I definitely want to go back again someday.

[@gabrieru1983]

Maravilloso canal, Manuel, Se agradece el tiempo, esfuerzo y conocimiento que vuelcas en cada uno de tus videos.....

[@idoscreamforicecream]

Thank you for this🙏I was there a month ago and am missing it dearly. Truly a unique place to visit.

[@catherinebrown9119]

I wish we watched this before our tour there in July. Very well done and informative. Our tour barely touched any of these spaces.

[@patk1254]

I felt the same thoughts, we did not realize all we were seeing…

[@analg7831]

Gracias y enhorabuena por tan grandísimo trabajo. Genial.

[@cag88]

This was incredible. You brought Pompeii back to life.

[@pierrefireball2505]

When you visit Pompeii, you feel how they used to live and how different their life was then. You can imagine how similar and different our own life is. I love this video, Manuel Bravo along with Darius Arya are both so good in their comments and historical facts.

[@emperorofpluto]

Bravo. Awesome video. Easily the best, most interesting and most informative documentary on Pompeii ever. A thorough historical overview including archaeology, architecture, art history, geology … fascinating. Thank you.

[@mikeinla6922]

Wondering around Pompeii for a day in January, my overpowering feeling was how “modern” it felt. The layout and scale of the streets and buildings, the mosaics, entertainment centers, and fast food stands all could have been current.

[@malaikamillions]

This is such excellent quality coverage on all levels! Brava Bravo!

[@andreaschwartz4082]

Thank you Manuel for this wonderful production! I didn't know you were this fluent in English, and I'm thankful because I can now share your work with my American family :D Andale, vamos a mas!

[@stevenoels2757]

It was a childhood dream to one day visit Pompeii and in 2016 I did just that, it did not disappoint. Remarkable place of which one visit is clearly not enough, so I plan to return soon. Your video was fascinating and added to my knowledge of Pompeii and Roman history, I look forward to watching more soon. Thanks

[@finndaniels9139]

I’ve been 3 times and I feel there’s still more to see. Need to go to Herculaneum next

[@GentleResponseLLC]

Thank you for the time and effort you put into this and sharing it! I'm into history and have always been curious and intersted in Pompeii, and this is truly one of the most informative and engaging videos on Pompeii! Well done, and thanks again for sharing!

[@carolinetrullo3988]

I was just in Pompeii a few weeks ago and we had a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. I could spend days there! I was completely fascinated by the lives of the people. You could imagine the business of their lives as the shopped and socialized. I would love to go back.

[@logicrealitytruth]

This is one of the most comprehensive, interesting, and informative videos about Pompei that I’ve ever seen. Thank you. 👍🏽

[@robinsydney140]

EXCELLENT video. Very detailed, well explained and educational. Highly recommended!!! Thank you for all your hard work!!!

[@geograph-ology4343]

Emperor Vespasian got a rescue plan in motion, but it would have been too late for those who did not get out of town. Many would have thought of the tragedy as the will of the gods and wanted to stay away from the site of such tragedy. Others would have tried to reclaim valuables left behind. Looting would have begun in days. The numbers of looters would have become less and less as many would have died in cave-ins as they dug for valuables or were arrested as authorities tried to protect the dignity of the dead (and the property of the rich). Eventually, Pompeii would be forgotten until rediscovered a millennia and a half later.There had to be a slave or two who when faced with his master's death and knowing that there were jewels and cash left in the house, decided to try and locate the buried villa and dig down to find the treasure. A few, finding people turned into charcoal corpses, would have given up the effort and sought out other ways to make money.

[@sebastianmaharg]

Magnificent! Thank you for this!

[@Insectoid_]

I hope they continue to conserve and rebuild more of the buildings. It's an absolutely stunning location. Just imagining how beautiful the forum was in its prime... I'm glad the pantheon is still standing. Although i wish they'd return original statues and true out the Christian stuff that'd been added.

[@samjh3094]

Congratulations for this excellent presentation. It's the best that I have ever seen.

[@MrPhillipgraham]

That was one of the best things I've watched on youtube! I really enjoyed it! I've always wanted to visit Pompei but now I want to go even more.

[@danielpowroznik25]

Honestly one of the best youtube channels. You should have millions of subscribers

[@mariaelenasainzgonzalez124]

Algún día la conoceré, pero este video me dio un estupendo panorama. Es mi sueño dorado. Felicidades por tan excelente labor.

[@matthewwindisch9449]

I was in Pompeii last week. It absolutely fascinated me. I would love to go back and spend more time on a cooler day. Hopefully that is possible someday. Thank you for the great video .

[@scottmacdonald3438]

It was beautiful and still is. I was there in the summer of 99. I injoy my visit.

[@2k50neil]

The shape of Vesuvius in the picture is how it appears today. To get an idea of how it originally was then extend the slopes of the sides up and you can see just how much of the mountain was blown off.

[@luisnieto4980]

Excelente información, y felicidades por tu gran trabajo de investigación. Yo estoy fascinado siempre con la cultura y la historia del imperio Romano.. El Panteón en Roma increíble edificio.. Un vídeo de Malta 🇲🇹 sería espectacular , acabo de estar allí y me parece una isla increíble!!! Saludos Manuel desde New York City!!

[@quienloescribe]

Sí, al visitar la ciudad de Pompeya sus construcciones nos trasladan a los años de su esplendor. Cuando la visité me fascino. Una ciudad realmente encantadora Un abrazo

[@lesterdryden7350]

From the perspective of a past visitor to Pompeii I can say this is an Excellent video! From a broad perspective of the city layout noting & describing the significant structures, especially those surrounding the Forum, followed by the same level of detail in describing sample homes (domus) covering the art & architecture. I would highly recommend this video to anyone studying a history of the Roman world & to use as a guide while visiting Pompeii.

[@acdc9872]

Que bueno !! Espero la versión en español como en todos los vídeos !

[@ManuelBravo]

Aquí lo puedes ver en español: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ3HZX1jj5qUY7s

[@MsLouisVee]

You have brought Pompeii to life for me

[@joanlynch5271]

Thanks for the interesting video. I really enjoyed listening to the information on the domus and the beautiful artwork contained inside!

[@anonnemo2504]

An excellent production. Many thanks!

[@vincemercieca8057]

I was there about 10 years ago and this video revived my fond memories of the place. Thanks Manuel.

[@HoosierHacker]

Wow one of the best documentaries I have ever seen. Thank you!!

[@jenniferbalesteri2810]

You’re so terrific! Love your style and thank you for sharing this amazing and detailed information! 😻❤️🐈🙏🐈‍⬛🐾💕

[@davidpescod7573]

A brilliant video, Manuel, thank you so much for the time and effort you and your colleagues put into its production. Your commentary was both excellent and very informative. I will certainly be viewing it again as there is so much to learn

[@Evgeniyazh]

What an incredible video on Pompeii! I'm truly impressed by the meticulous research that Manuel Bravo has put into this. It's amazing how much more we can learn about the history of Pompeii, and this video has been an enlightening experience. The detailed exploration of Pompeian homes and the insights into the economy of the time were particularly fascinating. It's like taking a step back in time and getting a glimpse of what life was really like in that ancient city. The visuals, especially the pictures, added a whole new dimension to the storytelling. They brought the historical facts to life, making it even more engaging. After watching this, I'm genuinely excited about the prospect of visiting Pompeii one day. The way you've presented it has made me want to experience the place for myself and explore its rich history. Manuel Bravo, keep up the fantastic work and research! Your passion for this topic shines through, and it's been a pleasure to learn from your video. Looking forward to more insightful content like this in the future.

[@GOLDESCAFLOWNE]

Great video! Beautifully explained and beautifully spoken.😎

[@miguelbahena684]

Excelente video como siempre Manuel; gracias ojalá y puedas hacer uno sobre leptón magna 😊

[@RTD3]

Just found and subscribed to your channel! Been subscribed to Darius's channel for a couple of years. Great work by both of you, thanks!

[@Bernie-s5s]

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.

[@cordeliaadams4898]

Thank you, Manuel, for this fantastic time travel video! I enjoyed it so much.

[@vanessajazp6341]

What a fantastically beautful place it must've been way back then.

[@andassteu]

Visited Pompeii, if i had watched your video prior to the visit, that visit would had been many times more meaningful. Everyone should watch your video or similar quality videos before visiting Pompeii Great Job!

[@whdesign]

If you look to an ancient city (ruins) in the Middle East, like Israel, Iran, Iraq, you can see that the architecture is totally different of course, but the way Romans influenced our cities until today is impressive. To look to Pompeii sometimes appears that you're looking to Napole, or sometimes to your own city.

[@stanislavkostarnov2157]

in Israel, there are places where you still have people living and eating in original Roman Insulae. the cities were built of stone, and some of them did not get abandoned, but were continued in their function... I think, in places in Egypt & Lebanon too... though I never been.

[@tahaourani9852]

Palestine * There was no ancient isreal

[@bandohjfusion4885]

@@tahaourani9852 Wrong. Israel and the Israelite's existed as late as 1200BCE in the land of Canaan as the Kingdom of Judah in the south and the Kingdom of Israel in the north. Palestine (Syria Palaestina) is what the Romans renamed the province of Judea in the 2nd century AD.

[@PC-Phobic-Jean-Rene]

Wow, this was well-done, and most fascinating!

[@rinayellin1055]

Excellent video, loaded with interesting and detailed historical information. Well worth watching. 👍

[@lauraescobedo3426]

What a great video!! So professional and not the typical information that’s all well known. Love it!

[@marta22012]

¡Hola Manuel! Me gustan mucho tus vídeos, la forma en que narras y grabas, queda todo muy profesional. Me haría mucha ilusión que alguno día viajases a Jaén y grabaras allí. Te mando un saludo.

[@jenn9935]

Found myself searching flights after watching this informative video. Your videos really make a Pompeii walk-about seem easy. New subscriber. Thank you! ❤

[@justineharper3346]

It amazes me how well preserved some of Pompeii is, especially the artwork. I would love to visit there someday

[@CARMENLOPEZ-ut9mo]

Grandiosa, hermosa a pesar de la destrucción hecha por el Vesubio. Se siente la presencia de sus habitantes en las bellas mandiones y en toda la ciudad. Es como transportarse en la máquina del tiempo.

[@afptoronto1]

fantastic as always Manuel!

[@mariettamollolucic4512]

Muchas gracias Manuel por este excelente video documental de Pompeya, tan bien explicado y gracias a ti pude entender muchos más sobre la ciudad. Te comento que he visto muchísimos videos sobre Pompeya y recién me entero que tenía dos teatros, fue una gran sorpresa y pienso que definitivamente tengo que ir. Saludos desde Chile

[@dane0phelps]

My ex is from Boscoreale, a town on the slope of Vesuvius. She has a villa there. We could often hear and feel the rumble of the volcano. It was normal for everyone there, but super unsettling for me. Especially with the ruins of Pompeii not even a mile away. When that volcano blows again it is going to devastate southern Italy. I’ve lived near several different volcanoes but never on the freaking slope of one. Kinda glad that relationship didn’t work out. I dig this video. I’ve been to most of the places shown here. The cathedral that my ex’s family goes to has a tower that you can ascend and from the top you can see the ruins. The thing that really got under my skin was the amount of litter and garbage just thrown carelessly around the Naples metropolitan area. The graffiti on ancient buildings and war memorials bothered me a lot too. I actually spent a day cleaning up a soldier’s memorial in the town center of Boscoreale. A tween walked right over and tossed a Coke can on the memorial while I was cleaning it. I picked the can up and smoked that kid in the back with the can. His parents scolded him instead of me. The people of the town were very aware of me. I was the only American there so they referred to me as the American or the Paracadutista. I got a lot of special treatment there. The people were very friendly.

[@glassbakeware]

I lost a dear childhood friend during this event. I’ll never forget you Freddie.

[@michaeljohnangel6359]

An excellent video! Thank you!!!!!

[@joeyhandles]

phenomenal explanation

[@moy333]

Manuelito! I have seen many videos about Pompeii. This is, perhaps one of the best videos I have seen. Great job! Keep it up.

[@calvyn1973]

Thank you so much for your great work! Amazing video, well done!!😃

[@susanwagener5953]

Yes Mr Manuel National Geo. Should buy all your hard work.