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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!!

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.

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

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.

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.🤓

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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…

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.