What Was Everyday Life Like In Pompeii? | Pompeii with Mary Beard | Absolute History

It’s so ironic and strangely beautiful to know that the same volcanic eruption that destroyed this city also granted it a form of immortality in a way. We know so much more about those who died than we’ll ever know about the ones that escaped the eruption only to be forgotten. Two thousand years amounts to a hundred generations. The mind boggles, really. And to think that the ones who died in the eruption are now recorded in history as they were and as they lived. Powerful film and well put together — the last scene in particular really makes you FEEL, not just think.

Mary Beard is just superb. I could listen to her for hours.

I went to Pompeii two summers ago when I was in Italy. Just so you know, it's MASSIVE! Spent about 6 hours there and I barely got anywhere. I saw a lot of the places/landmarks this video showed, but omg, it was SUCH an exhausting day lol

To be able to handle, to touch and then try on and wear ancient jewelry from Pompeii, that must be an amazing experience. Just knowing your holding in your hands something that was most likely loved and cherished by a person from thousands of years ago must be one of the neatest feelings.

I have been twice to Pompeii, I spent two full days looking around, and there are still many things I didn't get to see, beside the ones that are not available for viewing. I remember how often I closed my eyes and I felt as if I had gotten back on time, especially in places like the restaurants and the baths, this has been one of the richest and most interesting travels of my life.

She's brilliant. She really knows how to bring ancient history to life -- even the stuff that falls under TMI.

See this is the kind of stuff I find fascinating! Not the wars or kings and Queens. I love learning about how the regular people in history lived their day to day lives. Thank you for this upload!!!

I remember as a child my parents had this history book on the coffee table. I just liked to flip through and look at the pictures. So many pictures, but something about the images of Pompeii stayed with me all my life. I cannot imagine the fear and pain those people went through; to be turned to stone and dust and others vaporized by the lava. I watch this with the understanding this is not just historical curiosity, but witness to a great tragedy.

Halfway through and I've clearly heard, "Ah, I left my toga by the felatio!" Definitely the best Pompeii documentary, or documentary channel hands down.

i love when a host is so in it with the subject theyre covering. I really enjoyed watching this

i appreciate dr. beard's comment about the brothel in pompeii. even though so many years have passed, she is able to have compassion for the sex workers there and what awful conditions they must have labored under.

Mary beard is the most wonderful Storyteller. She makes you feel like you're living in the moment

I bet this Cambridge professor is a great educator. I would love to have been in one of her classes...i can imagine that her teaching is more of an adventure. Thank you

41:28 We haven't really changed in how we insult each other, 2000 years later.

The jewelry is absolutely exquisite. The links, which would have honed by hand are as perfect as those made today by machine.

Mary's husband is also a noted historian I can't imagine how fun they'd be to have dinner with LOL. 🏛

It's totally crazy to think that my poo would be a precious archeological find in 2000 years! INSANE really!

MARY YOU ARE PURE INTELLIGENCE AND CLASS

I would love to have her as my professor! She makes the subject come alive.

I really like Mary Beard , as a historian she is one of the best. She leaves no stone unturned or explained if possible to those of us not highly educated or fortunate enough to be able to travel endlessly in search of answers. It helps that she is a professor of classics for many years.