The Newest Opening at Pompeii: House of the Vettii

[@Imtheverdant1]

I was fortunate to go tp Pompeii in 1974 as a 12 year old boy from California. My Grandfather was from Naples and returned with his family some 60 years after immigrating. The day we explored Pompeii was a rainy October day and we had the entire site to ourselves. Could you imagine letting your 12 year old run free wherever he wanted as long as he returned for lunch. Great memories

[@AncientRomeLive]

Sounds like a great visit! Do check out our other Pompeii videos (3).

[@joanbelmont5450]

It’s always raining over there.

[@dorcaswalker1867]

What a blessed memory

[@OP-1000]

@@joanbelmont5450 Not on the day of filming apparently.

[@bobby6308]

i went last november and it was similar to your experience, very few people but it was a glorious sunny day. such an amazing experience when theres not many people

[@kathyvangogh4034]

I am one of a few artists trained in Fresco. When I visited Pompeii it was shocking how well preserved the frescos are! In some places you can still see the sheen from the beeswax that was rubbed and buffed into the plaster.. very beautiful! I plastered and painted a fresco on the exterior of the bay window of my house. When I sold my house the new owner painted over it! Ihopein a thousand years someone uncovers it!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing!!

[@RyanJohnsonD]

@@AncientRomeLive Do you have a photo of the work?

[@sterling557]

When I heard the word "fresco" I always imagined that the painting was very coarse, with more sand in it to hold it together. These Pompeii wall paintings are so finely detailed and beautiful! Just Amazing!❤

[@uahoe]

What do you mean one of the few? There are plenty of people who can paint frescos....

[@romulusbuta9318]

​@@uahoeonly a few in her area...........

[@richardhumphreys8662]

Painting like this disappeared for more than a thousand years and only returned with the renaissance. These images are utterly stunning.

[@Tugela60]

That is not really true, there was art like this in medieval times. "Renaisance" was a term coined by Georgio Vasari, essentially, it was a creation of art historians of the time who began systematically studying past works. But art, including Roman style works, never went out of fashion, the difference was the historical study of them

[@Metal0sopher]

@@Tugela60 Give some examples or it's not true.

[@Tugela60]

@@Metal0sopher Georgio Vasari did not wake up one day and decide that art was a thing and should be brought back.

[@Metal0sopher]

@@Tugela60 Again, show me an example of realism and perspective from the 600s to 1300s after Rome and before Renaissance. The terminology is irrelevant. The Romans had complex realist art, it was revived in the 15th century but it did not exist during the dark ages. All art is art, but your original statement was "there was art like this in medieval times" meaning realistic perspective art. OK, Where are the examples?

[@Tugela60]

@@Metal0sopher Look up "Dutch primitives". Art did not disappear in the middle ages, the dark ages were not dark. Styles changed, much of it reflected religion until the renaisance, when neo classical directions became more prevalent. The renaisance did not rediscover ancient techniques, they rediscovered ancient subject matter.

[@williamburkholder769]

Go visit Pompeii! My wife and I were there in October of 2022. It was truly amazing. As Americans, we had no idea how cool this was going to be. You can read about this place in history books, and see videos like this one, but the scale of the place is immense and makes a much bigger impact in person.

[@AncientRomeLive]

We totally agree! And if you can't make it- just watch our videos! More Pompeii content on the way!

[@jayesouthworth]

Pompeii is on my bucket list.

[@leoray1234]

So true. I was shocked how much material is there. It’s amazing how they built all that as private homes not huge cathedrals

[@David-sc2ir]

I remember at the age of 12 I read the story of Pompeii.... I wanted to see this so badly. I lived long enough (58) that I actually made it! Woke up early in Rome and took an excursion on a 3 hour bus trip to Naples and spent the day in this amazing ancient city.... one more thing off my bucket list :)

[@karens2318]

You're lucky. I went there with someone (who lived in Roma) who wasn't that interested in it and was only able to spend a couple hours there! He drove and I didn't want to be annoying. I would have loved to have explored everything and was sad to not be with someone, while exploring the ruins, who wasn't as amazed with the place as I was.

[@jmbrinck]

I studied Pompeii as a child and thought nothing remained but ash and ruin. This tour through the House of Vettii was eye-opening, jaw-dropping and beautifully done.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you!

[@enrica2129]

There are a lot of houses and more to see in great shape.

[@kosmic_debris]

Saw this at the beginning of February, barely 2 weeks after it reopened and it was amazing. They did a good job restoring it

[@AncientRomeLive]

I totally agree!

[@trollbbqer1267]

Thank you for posting for the many who cannot attend in person, you've brought ancient beauty and history to us!👍🤗❤

[@AncientRomeLive]

Many thanks!

[@iDuckman]

I visited Pompeii in 1972 with my friend Bonnie as students resident in Rome. There were no hordes of tourista. We wandered through the city alone and unguided, marveling. We turned a corner and before our eyes the city with its inhabitants was alive again, with a market, commerce, horses. It was like we'd stepped back 2000 years. A most glorious shock. We dared not approach and stood there with our mouths open. Then we noticed some subtly placed klieg lights; a film was in process. I shall never forget that trip back over 2000 years, no matter how we got there. BTW. for good reason, more of the city remains buried and undisturbed than has been excavated. Who knows what wonders may be unearthed in the future.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Yes, it is wonderful time to visit Pompeii. There is always a street to explore without the crowds. (Obviously, you can choose a less busy time to visit as well, say February)- but each visit is special and unique!

[@FlexibleFlyer50]

We visited Pompeii in 1974. We toured the House of the Vettii and marveled at the vibrant colors on the walls, the garden, and the layout of the house. Your video brought back many memories!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Glad to hear. Yes, we remember the site in the early 90s. So vibrant, but now the level of attention and conservation is at another level. So glad to see it return to the public!

[@artheis1342]

In October 2019, I saw Pompeii and Herculaneum for the first time in person and as an Art History Major many years before, I was blown away by what I saw. Pictures do not do it justice. I will never forget my experience there.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Time to come back!

[@bighands69]

The renaissance revived that period which resulted in the age of enlightenment. We need another renaissance.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

How wonderful that we have these today to see.

[@valeriefaabergpitel7356]

Incredible ancient artwork! ❤❤❤

[@andres-gu8yu]

I hope they protect all these walls and paintings with glass from modern stupidity

[@shellydesormier4646]

That artwork Is Glorious, thank you for sharing, from W.Nv. 🇺🇸 🐚🌸

[@Thepriest39]

My wife and I visited Pompeii last year with our son while he lived in Naples. Absolutely awesome place to see. Many times larger than we could have imagined. Looks like we will have to go again to see this!

[@shalevedna]

I visited Pompeii twice. Was amazed every time. Can’t forget Vesuvius looming over my shoulder from every corner…

[@shalevedna]

Visited the museum in Naples as well. Awesome! To see with my own eyes what ai saw in photos for years!!!

[@jan-toreegge9252]

I saw the House of the Vettii in 1996 but haven't been to Pompeii since. So excited about the restoration there and new excavations reported from the area. Must have another look before too long. Thanks for the report - and the guide to the illustrations.

[@AncientRomeLive]

This one is truly special. The reopening was long overdue. Totally worth the wait. Try to see it as soon as you arrive, to avoid the crowds!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Yes it sounds like you need to return. So many more houses are open, and the upkeep throughout the entire site is astounding!

[@rosemarymonty5399]

This is absolutely stunning. I loved Pompeii when I visited over 20 years ago. You can spend days looking through the ruins. Amazing to have survived the Volcanic eruption and to be able to see these Fresco’s.

[@loyalrammy]

The house is mesmerizing. I would get lost in the wall paintings, knowing without Vesuvius erupting there is no way we could understand so completely what a Roman house looked like.

[@philipe7937]

Pompeii is the most interesting thing for me. I wonder often what it must have been like to live in those days, the smells, the people, their humor, their business dealings, their music etc. I would love to visit some day. Thank you for the presentation

[@AncientRomeLive]

Yes, we will tackle such issues in the coming weeks! Daily life!

[@Happyheretic2308]

Read Lindsey Davis’ Falco novels, for a flavour (often literally!)

[@384mrawesome]

wow. we often imagine rome as being a place of shining white marble, but its amazing to see all the vibrant colors that have faded away over the centuries.

[@multiverse8101]

Faded? Looks fresh to me

[@alisonaldrich648]

Thank you so much for sharing! I hope to visit again someday to see this stunning house in person!

[@jennifersiegrist8440]

You could just strap a camera on yourself and walk around , I would watch you all day ❤️❤️ Thank you for allowing us to see this magnificent home. The restoration is amazing, much love ❤❤

[@AncientRomeLive]

With pleasure! See our other Pompeii videos (3) and expect more on the way!

[@veramae4098]

Would like to see a 3D version, looking as it would have looked in its best form. I've seen some like that, they're stunning. (Don't remember where I saw them tho. Sorry.)

[@spacelemur7955]

Provided the camera was pointing away from you. No offence, but seeing a guy always in front of stuff I would rather see unblocked gets old rather quickly.

[@DB-xq3yn]

I am particularly impressed by the perspective images in the frescoes. It would take around 1,500 years before the perspective was rediscovered by the artists!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Indeed!

[@hambo76]

Such a shame we only got child like pictures of important people and events during medieval times!

[@MyPoetik]

Vetti's house ❤ I got the chance to see it in 2003 before it was closed 😊 I was nearly 15 and it was my first trip outside France 😂 frescas are vibrants even today 😊

[@AncientRomeLive]

So cool!

[@eshelly4205]

I visited the Roman house in Kos Greece and I was astonished. This is 10x more amazing

[@wbstone4388]

Great video! We visited Pompeii 5 years ago. It was so fascinating after having read about it then getting to see it and wander around.

[@user-qr9uh1fd8g]

Enjoyed the visit to Pompeii with my Nana. Sunshine day . I was her helper. Italy is very beautiful ❤️.

[@briankesterson4365]

Thank you for posting this video and sharing the amazing history of the House of the Vettii at Pompeii.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Insectoid_]

So beautiful. I watch Rome and Domina over and over because I’ll always see something new in their set designs which are superb. You can see how much inspiration they’ve taken from Pompeii in many places.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Yes, and it's even better to explore the Vesuvian cities! You really need to check them out.. We will be sharing a lot more of the sites as well.

[@socalsilver6397]

Appreciate you sharing details of reopened house! Thanks again! Always enjoy your uploads 👍🏼

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you!

[@shellsbellswac1]

Pompeii is absolutely stunning! Seeing it with Vesuvius in the background really brings the history to life. It's one thing to know it but another to see it.

[@michelereay2290]

My husband daughter and I climbed Vesuvius with other tourists and the Bay of Naples was a picturesque blue water view. It was hot and we brought water for the climb. A wonderful vacay .

[@yul498]

I just admire , how beautiful they live. They decorated all walls around thier common life.

[@jancoley9051]

I would love to visit. It is truly remarkable that the house survived to tells us all about their lives and history. Beautiful and amazing.

[@AncientRomeLive]

We totally agree!

[@NadaAlawadhi]

This is absolutely fascinating!!! It’s sad when you think about all of those people and yet I can’t get enough.

[@AncientRomeLive]

We agree!

[@mariaantonellabizzarri3812]

Grazie per queste belle riprese!!!! Un lavoro di restauro veramente eccezionale ❤

[@harrietharlow9929]

This is a fascinating look into yet another beautiful Pompeiian home. Thank you for uploading.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you!

[@HansDunkelberg1]

This is outstanding! It feels as if the Roman empire just had still been there a few decades ago.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you!

[@shahad_alsayed]

The Romans not only great in civilization but also nourishment, you will surely find roman bath to the remote area. Thank you for sharing the stunning ancient Roman civilization..really incredible

[@fredyair1]

A reason to go back to Pompeii! Great video, love the interpretation of the frescoes, it adds a lot to the experience.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Many thanks- and do check out our other Pompeii videos!

[@retiredguyadventures6211]

Went to Pompii back in 1970 when I was on a Med cruise while serving in the US Navy. I saw the Vettii house, and was amazed.

[@lindacecile5647]

Absolutely amazing. Compare to what will be left of "modern" buildings. We pale in comparison. Our immediate fall will leave little of consequence behind. Thank you so much for sharing this. Will continue to follow you 😊

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you!

[@gregdowd939]

And to think that we have all this beautifully preserved artifacts because of a horrific disaster where so many died....terrible...yet wonderful....nice place to visit...as long as its not 79ad

[@samsmom1491]

This house was open four years ago when I was there, but only parts and the garden was still off limits and shrouded behind tarps. This was a very impressive home.

[@minamitchell2025]

I was there in 2004 and was a wonderful experience

[@davidolien2828]

Thank you for this superb visit. This meant a great deal to me as I am now too old to return Pompei.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Wonderful! And we have 3 more amazing videos on Pompeii - and tons on Ancient Rome!

[@ciaobella_ericafirpo]

Great job! So much fun to see Pompeii with you!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Such a special house- the best one to see in Pompeii! Thank you!

[@tonyringo6309]

I thought he said "the house of the Yeti"

[@davehue9517]

It's incredible how well preserved Pompeii is today... I hope to visit one day

[@SGTDuckButter]

I was on a guided tour in Pompeii, This Video is way better than my tour guide. Excellent presentation, so knowledgeable, thank you for the education.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Glad it was helpful!

[@delbertstringbreaker7686]

It is clear that the Roman artists were well aware of the laws of perspective.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Absolutely

[@truuspeeters8668]

Amazing , good restoration . Bless Pompei for the future .

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

It’s beautiful and amazing, thanks so much for showing us! It’s a shame that some of those fresco panels were hacked out in previous times. They probably wanted to ensure their safety by putting them in the museum, but they should be secure enough if the house gates are carefully locked every night and the site is secured. How I long to see Pompeii! It combines two of my primary interests: I’m a geologist and I love Ancient History.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Awesome! So we are the place for you. Please see our other videos. We have one on the geology of Ancient Rome as pertains to its foundation.

[@enrica2129]

A lot of things were stolen from the houses, shops, Temple etc.

[@Myhappyplace65]

Darius. We will be in Pompeii for the first time in July and thanks to you it will be even more magical. Thank you for what you do. I will join you one day on one of your programs. Love Roman Culture and watch every video you upload. Thank you again

[@AncientRomeLive]

thank you! You will love the site. It will be hot!

[@Dan-xx5jq]

Incredible!

[@pleiades.puppets]

Great video, thanks! I was there in 2002 and saw some of the House of Vettii. It blew my mind...not only its beauty but the fact that it was so well preserved.

[@AncientRomeLive]

You'll love it now that it is entirely open!

Simply spectacular! I can't wait to visit someday.

[@AncientRomeLive]

You should! The site is in better condition than ever!

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. TOTALLY AWSOME REDTORATION!!!! I NEED TO VISIT POMPEII IN THE FUTURE!!!! I LOVE LEARNING ABOUT THE ROMAN AND GREEK CULTURE!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND EDUCATION. THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you!

[@Pan472]

Imagine this is a *close to average house.* Imagine bigger and more luxurious villas... That gives you an idea of how glorious Rome really was.

[@mdsf01]

Stunning.... Absolutely stunning.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you so much!

[@nikanikasavina]

stunning, absolutely stunning!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you

[@WalkingToursVlog]

Very interesting video! 🤩 Amazing walking tour! 👍 Respect to the author! 🏆 Thanks for sharing! 🤝

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you!

[@MBAinternetmktg]

Fascinating! Thank you for sharing!

[@CARMENLOPEZ-ut9mo]

It is marvelous, the pictures are beautiful.

[@debramaymacleodauthor]

Thank you! Fantastic tour and video (as always) - those frescos are gorgeous. Amazing conservation work.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Zog696]

Fascinating video giving us a tantalising hint of how beautiful Ancient Greek & Roman painting was & what we may have lost.

[@emiliaarya3614]

Such an excellent video!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@billmason2785]

Astounding art and history

[@AncientRomeLive]

We agree!

[@marklivingstone3710]

Pompeii is breathtaking. An entire city preserved at a moment in time. When you visit other ancient sites (ie Jerusalem) there is so much destruction, rebuilding and layers, it leaves you a little confused and flat. In Pompeii you can walk through a door some one walked through 2000 years ago, you can see what they saw, walk down streets they walked down, touch things they touched. What’s also amazing is the number of tools and implements they used that we still use today. My favourite was one of the brothels that had 2000 year old graffiti rating the prostitutes and other graffiti from the prostitutes rating different customers. What made it even funnier, our tour guide was a very stern Dutch lady about 50 who translated the graffiti in a flat monotone word for word. The street sign pointing to the brothel was also quite funny. If you get the chance, go there, it’s well worth it.

[@27GX76R]

Awesome video!

[@1028dianemarie]

Thank you Darius. Wonderfully presented. Absolutely breathtaking. 🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thanks so much!

[@oluffriesthomsen7680]

Absolutely amazing frescos. 😊so detailled. 😉😉😉

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you! 🤗

[@arsenal10141014]

Great. Thank you for making this. Sharing.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SonicPoetryIII]

Pasiphaë's story seems wicked enough with that scene, but researching into it reveals even more insane twists. Greek mythology is fascinating.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Absolutely!

[@katbullar]

Wonderful video.

[@bob_thebuilder]

The relative wealth of these individuals must have been great. I love the layout of the Roman houses with airflow, light and the peristyle garden. We could take a lesson from them in house building.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Couldn't agree more!

[@lyudmila1001]

An excellent presentation of a wonderful place!

[@1fires1]

Amazing.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@philipchretienkarlsson8157]

A splendid house, magnificently restored!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Yes indeed!

[@susanvaughan-schiele210]

An amazing place. Thankyou for adding this.

[@northernengland]

Kinda morbidly magical to see things from so long ago.

[@bryank3500]

Awesome...great look and love your docs.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Glad you like them!

[@fortheearth]

Thank you for giving this wonderful tour!

[@andrearoyd2942]

Wonderfully presented, thank you.

[@haze1123]

Stunning!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vap0rtranz]

Now I need to go back to Pompeii! A must see. Ty for sharing.

[@sboulanger5918]

Great video, thanks

[@MsGaella]

Excellent. Thank you so much.

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

The quality of the pictures at the walls are unreal. We only could re-produce this kind of paintings with the Renaissance - 1000 years later

[@JR-bj3uf]

It's interesting to see the use made of perspective in the wall paintings when this has been attributed to Renaissance artists.

[@wyominghome4857]

Whenever I see Pompeii I am struck by what a high standard of living these people had. But for electricity, you could move right in.

[@ejquarrell4307]

I love watching your videos so very much. Thank you for taking the time to bring this experience to life for all of us to enjoy. Your work is so appreciated. I can't wait to travel back to Pompeii in October. ❤️

[@AncientRomeLive]

A great time to travel to Italy. You will love the great care of the overall site.

[@AncientRomeLive]

We really appreciate it! We are keeping to our schedule of one video per week- and offer 3 lectures per month - subscribe to our newsletter ancientromelive.org - 2 are free with links

[@luluandmeow]

I'm surprised the rooms are so small, esp. the triclinium where diners lay on couches to eat, there must have been hardly any room to move around. Beautiful conservation work, although the colour palette (red and yellow, red and black) is not to my taste

[@VocalChainsStudio]

Vettii to artist: this is going to be an amazing home, viewed by millions, I'd like you do all of the murals, I can pay you in exposure.

[@AncientRomeLive]

haha!

[@Pro-Deo]

A nice example of triumphant reconstruction. The story you tell of Priapus is interesting. I've always maintained and still do he was telling everyone his membrum virile was indeed worth far more than just a bag of very valuable gold which the scale proved. It's still true through all the years and all ages.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you!

[@lenawagner6405]

These fabuless sceneries of rooms with exquisite frescoes should be in book form where one can really appreciate the uniqueness and beauty. A mere video is far too fleeting and does not allow much appreciation!!!!!! But thanx for sharing ! 🥰💞‼️

[@serunismt]

Saving money to go there, hopefully will make it to go there 🙏

[@sammyspaniel6054]

I had no idea they made curved bricks for columns. Brilliant.

[@johannebaker9730]

Have to go back to see this. First time 2017….. not enough lifetime to see it all ❤

[@TheAntHill184]

Very well done video. Thank you for your bringing this to us. It’s highly appreciated and very educational.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Many thanks.