Why does Italy have 6000 Ghost Towns? (hidden Italy)

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[@makeithappen9027]

That was too sad .... Poor man living like that It wasn't his choice not to decide... He cudnt be well living like that really... I wish him a better life His best beautiful life

[@makeithappen9027]

It was the opposite of yes theory.... Living and experiencing and expanding

[@EdoTimmermans]

About 15 years ago I made a bicycle tour through the Swiss, Italian and Liechtenstein Alps. On the first descend my brake broke and I somehoe managed to survive and get it fixed. The first night I stopped at two people sitting at the road side on a steep climb, an Italian man and his wife from the Dominican Republic. it was getting dark already. It turned out the whole about 200 years old village of about 15 to 20 houses behind them belonged to them, they were the only inhabitants. The man offered me that I could pick one of the houses still having a roof and spend the night there. I rolled out a thin aluminum mat and my sleepingbag on a not very even stone floor. Not the most comfortable night, but it was awesome! I just love seeking discomfort, making mad journeys, it just brings the most amazing experiences.

[@FERNANDOSANCHEZ-dz7yx]

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[@danhove]

Great video. I Very much enjoyed it.

[@Gamayun.]

The most beautiful part about this to me is how touched the older people are to have someone to talk to and share their story with. In a certain way I think old age mirrors these crumbling ghost towns. As everything falls apart, people leave, until there's nothing left but a memory.

[@jannejohansson3383]

Even listen and wanted to see him. This time there was many people's, but sometimes I think much silent times in year..

[@rilamous]

So beautifully put!

[@dominikjakaj1999]

Aware

[@cameronillustrates]

dayum

[@pomskylifenova7344]

Very beautiful and nice

[@TimeBucks]

They just keep hammering out these masterpieces one after the other

[@maripiyadfernandes5499]

great👍

[@birendrakumarsingh6200]

@@maripiyadfernandes5499 good

[@solimankhan1431]

Nice

[@banglarbirfoundationbirban2406]

great story

[@ban27066]

Hi

[@snowbrush2311]

So wonderful to see this. My Grandmother was from Santo Stefano del Sol and I have a photo of her and other people gathered in the street there. I am thrilled to hear they are rebuilding because I would love to visit!

[@vittoriolombari374]

Actually, the ghost town shown in the video it's called Santo Stefano di Sessanio, and it is located in the region of Abruzzo. Santo Stefano del Sole is located in the Campania region, and it's still populated by about 2000 people, so you will find it quite lively hehe

[@borivojetravica569]

You must be fast. Now is dramatic change going on with Albanian moving in and others migrants from the east and south.

[@utente1489]

@@borivojetravica569 albanians moving in italian ghotown?🧐

[@abbynormal3068]

You should! How wonderful that would be!

[@allws9683]

It's hard to understand. All over Italy pristine natural places are destroyed with tourist resorts, while there are so many ghost towns in beautiful places ! The fabric for a beautiful retreat is in place, it only needs renovating .. adding maybe a pool and facilities and it would be beautiful .. Of course these places became desolate because of shortage of work opportunities and high costs of maintaining sewerage, drinkwater, electrics etc. and often to connect with a road. And gradually lost villlage services like a school, baker&grocer. I guess now with 4g/5g connetivity such places might be more interesting as remote working is more optional ..(Although people might want the opposite, and get away from modern 24/7 connectivity ..). And this village Santo Stefano di Sessanio is just 30 minutes from Aquila and 2 hrs from Rome ..

[@tj365]

I'm the sunglasses guy who appears in the video. I'm truly sorry for the death of Giuseppe, one of the most real persons I've ever met in my life. RIP Giuseppe, great man.

[@phlebgrl6064]

I really like the amount of respect that you have when touring the very old homes and buildings!

[@stilianifakidaraki3724]

"Yes Theory is slowly turning into flying around the globe and hanging out with old people" - AND I LOVE IT!!

[@dokaz958]

True history is with the old.

[@Narayan]

Yeah. I like old people too. ⚡⚡

[@ariellehawman3866]

It's the best content ! And it expires !!!! So amazing they keep these people alive in memory !!!

[@pamelataylor412]

Me too!

[@jonikalus]

How is this not edited 😂😂

[@angellacanfora]

I'm crying! I never dreamed I'd see my great-grandma's town on a Yes Theory video! She was born and raised in Craco. My great-grandpa, Nunzio La Canfora, wasting no time after the marriage ceremony, whisked her away to New York City in 1915. Legend has it she went kicking and screaming. While I never met her, my dad lived with her and said she refused to learn English and only ever left their apartment in Little Italy to walk to mass at the Catholic church or buy fresh produce. RIP Maria Demma La Canfora.

[@IshfaqAhmad-vn9sk]

Why people leave the town I don't understand

[@lovesongs1260]

You made me cry . People do leave , but memories stay . They stay forever in the core of our heart . ❤️

[@gameelh1710]

Thanks for sharing

[@cuebj]

@@IshfaqAhmad-vn9sk Economics. Same all over the world. You must know that. Remote places not providing enough to live. All human history and most animals and, even, plant, fungae, bacteria do the same. There is another reason - breeding: a small population means finding a breeding partner requires travelling - again, true for rest of living world as for humans. This story could be written for fringe regions everywhere including Wales in United Kingdom

[@74the_magpie]

@@IshfaqAhmad-vn9sk earthquake rocked the buildings. Unsafe.

[@kmco6063]

I love that you're basically finding older people from around the world and hanging out with them. So much originality and preservation of what is unique to them. I think younger people tend to think older people have nothing to offer, but they are the keepers of culture and ancestral knowledge. I love this.

[@user-fj3mg4tk6f]

One very unique thing about your channel is that, unlike some American/European travel bloggers, you never display a condescending attitude whatsoever! You are always respectful, polite and sensitive to other cultures, customs and its people. Love this channel for the unique, interesting and immensely engaging content you all bring to us. God bless you all and may your team grow and flourish to amazing heights. All the very best always!

[@peanut0brain]

These condescending attitude comes from the main stream media. Just look how they talk to other world leaders, like treating them as misbehaving children

[@mcfly7]

He is a paid actor. The channel does not belong to him. Wake up my friend. Nobody gets 9M subs alone.

[@victorbellew3759]

I own a small remodeling company and every time I see these old, crumbling buildings in Europe it makes me want to fix them. There’s so much history and craftsmanship in these buildings!

[@izoyt]

come and start. italy actually investing a lot of money in renovations etc, i think they call it superbonus, where you can get till recently up to 110% cost covered by state.

[@user-iu2um8fd8n]

Many villages that were abandoned in the 1970 and 1980 are currently being repopulated and renovated, at least individual houses. They are often descendants of the former emigrants who then spend their vacations there or even the whole summer. In some cases, however, there are major problems with ownership, since inheritances are divided equally among all the children, who then often live somewhere abroad and are difficult to trace. So it happens that if someone wants to buy there, it can be very difficult to find the owner and if found, to persuade him to sell - which is because there is a lot of bureaucracy involved and the value is so low that the owners actually want nothing to do with it.

[@cango5679]

@@izoyt 110%? Sounds like that would attract many shady people...

[@AndrewVanDay]

Yes, history and craftsmanship, but not much earthquake protection sadly.

[@Mr.EeToMyself]

Ya have much to do in your home town. Forget the publicity.

[@marco.grasso]

I’m from italy and especially in the south of the country there are a lot of abandoned towns even way older than the ones shown in this video. If you notice most of them are built in places that are hard to reach (hills, mountains, etc.), that’s because back in the days there were ottomans pirates invasions so they used natural barriers to defend. At some point the invasions stopped, so there was no need anymore to live in such isolated places and they rebuilt the towns on the coasts near the sea.

[@francoisnel5253]

Hills and mountains sounds perfect to me

[@JulieIelasi-lt7yp]

Thanks for explaining that my Dad's from Calabria a village careri

[@claudemontezin911]

Grazie mille Marco! Great explanation.

[@donHooligan]

money addicts justify planetary destruction and degradation.

[@Krolot0101]

i was wondering about that ..good to know!

[@wisk379]

The mural on the ceiling gave me goosebumps, it's an absolute marvel of a piece, inspired from the classicism art period by the roman feel with the subtle use of impressionism in the background to give it depth. Just sitting in an abandoned building almost forgotten until Yes Theory showed this treasure to the world. If only it could be moved so it can be further appreciated by the masses.

[@nicktheavatar_]

I say keep it right in the abandoned untouched building where it can rest peacefully. The works of art in the cities tend to be walked all over and it loses its value. I think it’s perfect right where it is

[@marcom6089]

@@nicktheavatar_ I concur…

[@peterhoover6443]

i didnt ask

[@tritamtran7264]

ok

[@tonebone2895]

Oui oui

[@della5154]

"If one forgets the old, one will not see the beautiful in the new." literally so beautiful

[@themerlins5833]

Oh my! His face got so full of emotions when you guys hugged him...that was truly something else... I can't stop thinking about what he might have felt at that moment.

[@lochlochy3452]

The ending, talking about hope for the future... so beautiful! You guys said these ghost towns were peaceful, and you can get that same feel from the entire video - a feeling of peace. Thanks again for all you do! and for giving local people the time and space to share their stories and memories with us.

[@sophiaisabelle027]

These abandoned ghost towns are just stunning overall. They may look creepy or eerie at first glance, however they're able to capture the interests of many people across the globe. Happy Holidays, everyone.

[@HF1.0]

@@dansouthwell6557Omg we literally don’t care! 😮

[@wishtheyunderstoodme]

That's because of the hidden history of our world. We seek the truth

[@funky555]

amongus

[@israhell8023]

@Dan Southwell let's see who asked here😨

[@harrym092]

Have a look at a guy on yt called Shiey, he explored a few of these in Sardinia and they look amazing

[@ellabasile6342]

i just love italy there are so many small towns with big histories which are important to preserve and admire their beauty and history, thank you for putting light on these towns!

[@angelinahunter182]

I was touched by this video around 19:25 when one of the guys stopped and prayed for the inhabitants who no longer able to live in that abandoned village -- very sweet to see his concern about those many people of various generations who lost their homes of antiquity -- earthquake and then they had to leave (and probably scatter) so imagine how many neighbors never saw each other again.

[@wendys390]

These young men are kind, of good hearts, and this was a great video. Thank you.

[@cosmiclulu]

Thanks for the video!! A little side note of apice vecchio, actually, a few meters away from the ghost town people still live in newer buildings! I'm one of them and actually a fan of this channel, lived my whole life in apice vecchio and still get to see the beauty of it everyday. It's actually so sad that people never say that there's people living there still, maybe because most of us are foreigners and people who aren't considered "normal". But in reality, there's amazing people who could've told u the whole history of that beautiful ghost town and our memories as kids, without a translator even!! Still, so glad you guys came all the way here and so sad that I didn't know it because I definitely would've showed up!

[@Travelingonbudgets]

My great great grandparents were from Vecchia and Gibellina. This was awesome to see because my grandmother tells me so many stories about my heritage but I’ve never seen it. My grandmother told us stories as kids how they were forced out and came on a boat to New Orleans. They came with nothing and I’ve only seen their story in a New Orleans museum but never have seen where I am from like this. Thank you for this!

[@Truthorfib]

If only you could find your ancestral home there. Its probably still standing and your its rightful heir.

[@andreefontaa]

Thanks, guys, from the bottom of my heart. You're such an inspiration to all of us, and every time you release a new video, I know it's gonna be an incredible experience. You've helped me throughout some hard times, so thank you, again. I'm loving these last videos, but seeing you guys in my country, showing some of the infinite gems Italy hides, is a special feeling. So once more, thank you

[@trotrov]

I love every episode where you randomly find amazing old people and hangout with them. You should make a series for it, it will be so amazing 😍

[@garymaidman625]

What do you think this is if it isn't a series?

[@the_light_writer]

@@garymaidman625 It isn't intentionally a series about befriending elderly people. What they are saying is that there should be one.

[@JulieIelasi-lt7yp]

The second village you went to was so beautiful the ceilings wow beautiful painting's

[@mrkstorm1]

Just found out that Giuseppe, the "Santa Claus" from Roscigno, has died a few days ago. May he rest in peace 🙏

[@luminous3087]

🤍🙏🏼

[@mekomckracken2358]

Oooh! He was so amazing that I was just coming here to say so. RIP to a soul who obviously knew how to live in his natural rhythm despite what the rest of the world had to say. ❤

[@sshaera]

"if one forgets the old, one will not see the beautiful in the new" beautifully said

[@Yeezus1468]

The quality of these videos get better every time! You guys should make this a Netflix series hahah

[@Rabbi_Noseberg_Shekelstein]

Woke netflix change the Italian Santa to a black man.

[@Yeezus1468]

@@Rabbi_Noseberg_Shekelstein 😭 ong

[@JackieWelles]

@@Rabbi_Noseberg_Shekelstein Lol Netflix would def do it.

[@zotherstories]

I laughed when Thomas said "yes theory is becoming finding old people around the world" its so wholesome tho😂❤

[@MrAlipatik]

old people are treasures..

[@sarahcampassi]

Honestly I’d watch that series 😂

[@lukesmith8813]

It's the upmarket "Bald and Bankrupt" 😂

[@paulheydarian1281]

@@MrAlipatik When you get older, you learn to not give a f*ck about the unimportant things in life. Hopefully, everyone makes this journey in their lives.

[@noahtriumph1560]

😂 no more party only charity

[@Nphen]

A few years ago, it was "800 abandoned Italian towns" now it is over 6,000. Mostly in Southern and mountain Itay. Beautiful to see, vexing to ponder.

[@tarn1135]

Not really when you think about what young people want and the modern comforts of life. I grew up on a farm with no internet and 3 tv stations at most, I never realized what I missed or learned about growing up independent till I moved into town. In a lot of ways I want that life back but yet I don’t want to lose the modern conveniences of life in town.

[@BamBamGT1]

I don't get why though. Now that 'working from home' has become a thing, and people looking to unwind and for tranquility, these villages are the perfect place. They're perfect for middle class families looking to get away from the busy stressful city life.

[@bepinkfloyd814]

@@BamBamGT1 there is no internet and the buildings are going down everyday little by little. There is so much money that needed to be invested to make the towns be ok to live in but in italy all the money go to shitty mafia people making shitty paper buildings and etc etc. These ghost towns will become more and more until all italians will be in big city like rome or Milan and nobody left on the countryside

[@AG-sx9ws]

@@BamBamGT1 with WHAT internet connection? lol

[@Neldot]

​@@BamBamGT1 the absurd Italian taxation certainly is part of the problem. In smaller villages, house taxes should be minimal, but instead, due to a totally flawed system, you pay taxes and bills that are almost as high as in the city.

[@ReaperOfSouls83]

Great content guys

[@Alexiamazing]

what the old man said is so right "but the bad man wants to be the master of other people's things"

[@fionabuilds]

I can't imagine the work that goes into these videos before you even get to the location. Like finding all these incredible, unheard of places. You expand the world for so many! It's amazing! Thank you for all you do!

[@ThePlantParadigm]

"Don't forget the old so you can see the beauty in the new" - that's some great wisdom!

[@datapper]

So cool that steffan is still here, love the guy!

[@matiashakala]

Thanks for the interesting video! Just a note about the translation: "paese" is translated into "country" several times, although in that context it means "village".

[@yccmzimmy]

just one thing, when you translate from Italian, the word 'paese' may mean 'country', as is translated in this video, but also 'village', that is the meaning used by the people in their contest here: they are talking about the specific villages you questioned them on :)

[@Tulkash01]

Ti be precise in Italian Country is translated Paese with a capital C while “small town” is translated “paese”. Also “country” in English may mean “a non urban area” which would be translated “campagna” in Italian

[@MsMesem]

@@Tulkash01 Latin: patriam, French: pays. The region you are from.

[@Tulkash01]

@@MsMesem "Patriam" is "the land of our fathers" or "the fatherland" in english. In italian it's "patria" btw.

[@hljoker5269]

Crazy… a few years ago i was in Roscigno because a part of my family lives nearby and I also saw the old man living there. You pulled out a very deep memorie out of my mind, thank you for that!

[@roberthall4651]

I love when you bring Staffan! Such a genuine soul

[@AmazingWorld-ym7jb]

The way we start talking to older people and assuming them as our grandpa and we just really want to listen more from them, from their experiences and their way of telling stories was so amazing. I just get emotional when i saw those old man their eyes were saying that they missed their loved ones and they want to be part of attention by others

[@stayfrosty1758]

I'm Italian and i really enjoyed this video, i was not even aware there were that many ghost towns in Italy. Probably less up here in the north but still.

[@miimu2000]

I visited my grandmas aunts home last summer. It was super tiny and had been abandoned for 40+ years. All of her belongings were just left there, it had a strange feeling to it. There were family photos on the walls, the food pantry still had unopened jars with food inside, there were newspapers for the 1960s and a pair of dentures on the floor. Now that grandmas brother has started renovating the house and he's going to make it his summer holiday home.

[@MrMcDonalds16]

As an Italian I had no idea about these spots! Super interesting and what characters you met! Also I’m so happy Staffan is becoming part of more videos he ads such great energy to Yes Theory and feels like such a good fit with Thomas and the rest of the guys!! 💛

[@faramund9865]

You must be from the north then.

[@MrMcDonalds16]

@@faramund9865 yes 😁 from Como, almost as north as it gets haha

[@desert245]

@@MrMcDonalds16 From Como? Lucky guy!

[@MrMcDonalds16]

@@desert245 Yes, its a beautiful place! Where are you from?

[@martinawilliams4092]

I loved that you explored some of Italy's ghost towns. If you guys are willing to continue it still exploring Italy, you guys should visit Sicilies ghost towns, which some are Poggioreale and Cunziria

[@tarn1135]

I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve almost been to Italy. It’s one of the only countries I want to visit (massive Roman history lover). I’ve booked 7 trips and was forced to cancel each time. Here’s hoping in 2023 I’ll finally make it.

[@lincolnroylukwago1844]

Hopefully you will my bro 🫂

[@lorenzoperegoanimator]

Hope for you to come here soon!

[@Saaadgurl]

Please keep us updated if you happen to visit❤

[@fabio.1]

Have you made it?

[@LorenzoBredaggwp]

Have you made it bro?

[@omwadekar7119]

Thanks yes theory. Because watching you guys is like a stress killer. You broaden our horizon. It's so satisfying to watch you. Whenever I'm in tension or worried i just watch one of your videos.

[@sativamiss]

Hearing the older people's stories is amazing

[@codyrockarano5220]

The older the more amazing it seems

[@ingridakerblom7577]

Not always..

[@DannyMan101]

I’m pretty sure the old man at the end of the third town section said goodbye and “Forza England!” to you guys, which translates to “Let’s go England!” since you were speaking English. I always love to see the locals make an effort to connect with you guys and contribute in any way to sharing their experiences. Great work as always

[@DroppinShellzz]

“Do not leave those things, those old memories, because out of one thing comes another, out of one thing comes a thing. Do not forget the old, because you will not see the beauty of the new”. That’s a beautifully deep quote.

[@michaeloneill1925]

I Love all of your content ,been watching for years on and off as KZbin shows come and go in my daily life . Yours makes me cry ( as a man ) .I love the travel aspect mostly as someone that works alot and hasn't travelled in years since my kids were babies.. They are now 21 and 19 . The channel reminds me of the show from PBS,"GLOBE TREKKER" . I used to party all night and fall asleep watching this amazing travel show much like yours w an antenna in my first apartment in 2000-2001 . This was obviously before internet . Thanks for the excellent content !

[@mmabathomakhura2381]

It was good to see Stefan again. Such an incredible soul

[@like_an_echo]

as an italian person, i have to thank you. this is one of those hidden gems stories that i think the world should know more of

[@funworldtimes]

I hope I can visit Italy again soon!

[@IOwnKazakhstan]

I'm convinced that Yes Theory and Seek Discomfort are the best channels on the internet, and that's coming from an internet veteran.

[@PantheonContent]

That's why a mega-corp like Yahoo sponsors their videos. That's a huge thing - and tells you a lot about how popular and wholesome the channel is. Good for them, I'm super happy the people running this channel are doing well for themselves, they deserve it! I'd totally work for them if it was possible, that's a dream job - helping people and spreading love, lol - as a person with major anxiety they're doing what I can only dream of :)

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Yes theory and the why files are my favorite channels on KZbin rn. The why files is fantastic, the way he puts his story's together is amazing.

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@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ No.

[@tritamtran4603]

ok

[@jadenmayo1422]

Your videos make me genuinely happy. Do them as long as you can please, like a tv show but better

[@lucamastacchi]

I'm italian and I have to thank you for this sweet content about my country

[@hHarVv]

18:30 "if one forgets the old, they will not see the beautiful in the new" brilliantly put

[@IGGEII]

Italy countryside looks unreal ❤️ Earth is soooooo beautiful

[@skeleton07gg75]

Thanks guys visto Puglia

[@Goldenskies__]

Tysm ❤

[@Barbara-os1bo]

I feel that Earth is the jewel in the crown of our universe. I don't understand why Christianity is so hell bent on getting us off planet. I am not going anywhere no matter how it is packaged.

[@mariach2402]

That's because many of you non-italians have the stereotype of Italy only is sea/beach/ art and churches in cities like Milan/Florence/Venice and maybe Naples/Sorrento. Many of you strangers cannot imagine what is Italy neither in only 5 km far from shores.

[@shaukahodan2373]

So nice to see Stephan again with his positive energy! Looove the special and touching encounters you made! Nice to visit Italy differently! Great topic! Viva Italia! Grazie mille!

[@FranklinNewhart]

Roman roads were equipped with everything necessary for long journeys. In fact, every ten miles or so, mutationes and mansiones, 'ante-litteram' rest stops, were located along the routes. The mutationes were changing stations for the horses, which were also equipped with veterinary surgeons. They also had a small tavern. The mansiones, on the other hand, were much larger service stations offering amenities such as food, accommodation and even thermal baths. The mansiones were so important that towns developed around some of them. In Italy there are a lot of villages or town with a numerical name (Secondo,Terzo, Quarto, Settimo, Settime). All those names are due to the distance from the nearest big town, three miles, four miles, seven miles or more. Often they correspond to stopping post. So now Italy has 6000 Ghost Towns because, well there is not much call for nice sporty chariots. Folks have all decided on Lamborghinis.

[@Elena-fn7jo]

Sending love to Italy from Greece! ❤️

[@liaanabelle]

Yes Theory thank you for continuously providing a platform for us to experience unknown parts of the world and hear the untold stories of their people. As a travel agent, I often find myself referring to some of the things i've learnt from watching your videos in my consultations. Like you, I love being able to help people experience different parts of themselves through travel!

[@anarita3227]

I'm so happy to see that Bernardo joined you! An amazing Portuguese filmmaker! Parabéns Bernardo!

[@carlafiorelli5707]

Does anyone else get excited when they see Staffan join on adventures? He always radiates such good energy and brings back that genuine friendship vibe that used to be in the old yes theory videos ❤ I hope he becomes a constant in the vidoes!!

[@shivapazoki1881]

what a beautiful end to such a sad story. thank you :)

[@Acatfeliz]

I cant believe Bernardo Bacalhau met you guys and is on this video! 😯.Big fan of both!

[@Yogurt435]

It’s always a good day when a Yes Theory video is released 😁

[@linovc2982]

What's up Jesus

[@jamesdavies7860]

"If one forgets the old one will not see the beautiful in the new, and that's what one has to always remember about the past"

[@ZakMcConnochie]

nothing better than a Yes Theory video to end the night 🤩

[@Livelaughandlaughmore]

Where do you live?

[@linovc2982]

Same man

[@mitzikolo]

Or to start the day 😊

[@SomeonePrussian]

@@Livelaughandlaughmore Probably America

[@luukandela]

@@SomeonePrussian for me its 00:29 i live in The Netherlands

[@Lastprogramer]

what an amazing legendary guy, living alone somewhere with no permission and no enemies, wearing bright red and with that hearty laugh, everybody knows him at the cafe he's no misanthrope, I hope he lives a thousand years

[@trishaang232]

Staffan omg!! Glad he's back!! I squealed when he showed up on screen

[@XanthusMyr]

Thank you for sharing and your guys' positivity is inspiring and these videos warm my heart and give me hope. Much love to you all!!

[@laurenzk4308]

Its amazing how they just keep hammering out these masterpieces one after the other

[@DiscoverWithDima]

What an amazing film you guys, Staffan was a great addition to your team. I cannot wait to visit Italy again, and maybe get a chance to see some of these beautiful areas myself!

[@SuperRemi333]

Great video! Very nice shots throughout! I loved hearing the stories if the people as well.

[@GHOSTVAPOR]

Wow. Beautiful places , nature reclaiming old architecture make the most beautiful photos

[@leviathanlives5016]

Steffan is my favorite. Lol his energy is amazing.

[@devinbrown2281]

I do urban photography and exploration as a hobby seeing you guys go to these places are awesome love your messages keep it up

[@justricoh]

For a person who's never gotten to travel I'm always excited to see how u visit new places

[@christineince5841]

First time I have come across Yes Theory and I will search out the rest. Thoroughly enjoyable. Lovely fellas.Good filming.

[@marklangille5492]

STAFFFFFFFFANNNN! LETS GOOOOO. What a treat :)

[@CSGOMercy]

Love these videos also great to see Staffan in more of these videos! Love that guy, met him at the project iceman and he was so nice to chat to!

[@Ivan-mn6rk]

Just bought a seek discomfort sweater… you guys are the only channel that inspires me so much and gives me a different perspective of the world

[@blueasbestos1]

Bla bla bla

[@nanwilder2853]

@@blueasbestos1: Actually, Blue, it’s spelled “Blah, blah, blah”. I hope that 2023 is a good year for you!

[@letmexplainyou]

I want that house with the marble stairs and amazing balcony!

[@fannyheck4663]

This was an amazing piece! Thank you! I so hope that these places experience life in some form or the other again, Respectful of their heritage and place in nature.

[@gwalk16]

Yes Theory’s content has evolved so much since they started and even since I started watching them back in 2018. I’m so proud of you guys and just the amazing content and stories you can share with the world, it truly is a blessing having you guys here to share with the world. Keep up the amazing work and I can’t wait to see what 2023 has in store for you guys!

[@carladavid784]

Wow, those places are beautiful and what they did on restoring the last town was wonderful. Thank you for always doing amazing videos❣️👏🏻❣️

[@HarrisonKing]

You can find so much history and beauty in even the simplest things when you take the time to look for them. Thomas keeps on showing us that, so cool!

[@donnamays24]

I don’t understand why some of these beautiful villages were abandoned…I’m blown away!

[@AjayTiwari-en9nz]

Lack of facilities like markets, electricity, hospitals and schools drive people out of these localities to nearby cities. You need a certain mumber of people in the locality to maintain and manage such services but once population starts declining it becomes more and more costly for the government to operate. As services decline, the population decline accelerates.

[@Celebritypaparazzi24]

Wow I love it so much ❤️😍❤️

[@AyCharacter]

Usually never comment but have to when seeing Staffan in the team! Truly made my day! Fantastic video and great stuff as usual on this channel and love that you did this topic. Think many of these villages will be rebuilt but it will take some generations, politics most likely I could imagine since they could really turn out in the wrong hands. And whatever you guys decide to do in the future it's fine, but PLEASE go back and have some more interviews with the donkeys. Also just to throw it in there, the clip from the balcony in the third village is 🔥 (yeah I know, I like details).

[@johnb6736]

Thomas, I direct this towards you.... You are doing what people will not, I'm sorry Africa didn't turn out the way you wanted it to. You still create some of the best interviews and documentaries I think most people have seen. Keep seeking discomfort. Keep being you. And to the rest of the Yes Crew, thank you for providing an open-minded perspective on the world.

[@globetrotter3878]

So nice to see Stephan again with his positive energy! Looove the special and touching encounters you made! Nice to visit Italy differently! Great topic! Viva Italia! Grazie mille! A presto😁

[@domenicovalentino6194]

Viva l'italia!non viva italia!le basi per favore!

[@nataliaregina3094]

So beautiful!!

[@snippetsofvictoria]

I love that you didn't hesitate to ask Giuseppe if he needed anything to be brought by car. You're effortlessly kind and I really appreciate that. You need an admin assistant! I love answering emails, it was always my favourite part of any admin job. I volunteer as tribute!

[@vmura]

This is one of the best stories i have seen in long time, well done!

[@x333Dariex333]

im obsessed with abandoned towns and stuff like that, so that was so nice to watch would have loved to know what the man living alone does all day Happy Holidays

[@333maddoxtj333]

Don't you hate that KZbin is now showing full names of people? I feel like now we are kind of stuck in the same situation

[@Truthorfib]

Watch "Ghost Town Living" channel. The dude came a long way in rebuilding a ghost town.

[@henryrollins9177]

He does nothing, dont you see he is a filthy and lazy man? Every town in the world haves at least a few of them..! 😀

[@riccardogranato1274]

He smokes his pipe all day 🤣

[@kevinvnyc]

Living in NYC, but still have a lot of family back in Calabria/Southern Italy..definitely a story which needs to be told, thank you!

[@Cmeonizepik]

My mom used to work at the New Craco when I was a kid and I would visit her sometimes. The locals would tell me how beautiful was the old one before it started crumbling and when I visited the old one I was shocked to see how amazing it was and how unfortunate people were to leave their home.

[@quixotiq]

Blame Italian management and Italian politics

[@JavyPerez13]

Love how this was a great mix of the OG Yes Theory vids of exploring abandoned places and the new storytelling techniques that you use.

[@ilmareverticale]

As an Italian and passionate photographer of abandoned buildings I love this episode. There are so many beautiful abandoned places like this. There is one place that is almost getting there : it is called La città che muore. The city that is dying. It is Civita di Bagnoregio and its beautiful :)