Posted on 07/17/2025 2:48:28 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
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For the first time, this groundbreaking documentary dives into the untold story of Pompeii’s rise -- from a modest settlement to a thriving Roman city of innovation, trade, and architectural genius. Using cutting-edge 3D motion design and dramatic reconstructions, we reveal how engineers, architects, and urban planners shaped one of the most advanced cities of the ancient world.Before the Ashes: The Rise of Pompeii the Roman Supercity - Full Documentary | 51:46
Easy Documentary | 35.6K subscribers | 5,165 views | July 15, 2025
The YouTube transcript for the video wasn't in English, otherwise a) I'd have posted it and b) made the video the primary topic. Works well this way though.
Well, talk about being at the wrong place at the wrong time...
Considering Augustus died decades before the eruption, the timing was just fine for him
Fortunately for Emperor Augustus, he died 65 years before the villa was buried.
Fabulous. Wish i could be there.
The Domus Augusti, the home of Augustus, first Emporer of Rome, is on Pallatine Hill. It’s part of the Palatium in Rome.
I’ve been there.
We visited the area in May. Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Capri.
It was very interesting how Mt. Vesuvius physically dominates the entire region. A very large mountain.
Now, Pliny the Elder on the other hand ...
Sounds great! It’s remarkable how well the excavation, cleanup, and conservation work went. Michael Wood shot part of this documentary wandering through Augustus’ bedroom.
Re: Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3874650/posts?page=25#25
bttt
Well, Augustus had been dead 65 years or so when the cities got buried. ;^)
Whoops.
Nice!
It would be fantastic if they find a library there with preserved scrolls.
I wouldn’t mind something on Capri or Ischia, since I’m dreaming. 😎
I’d imagine that he traveled with his archives at all times.
Frank Costanza’s cousin Carlo had a summer home there. It had two solariums and he had horses named Snoopy and prickly Pete.
Thissa one! Capiche?
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