Ancient Rome at the Met: Masterpieces of an Empire [14:35]

YouTube ^ | October 2, 2025 | Ancient Rome Live

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Step inside the Met and explore the Roman world through its art. From vibrant wall paintings that once decorated villas, to commanding imperial statues that projected power, to intimate Fayum portraits that preserved memory in Egypt, these works reveal how Romans saw themselves -- in life, in rule, and in death. Join Darius Arya as we uncover the stories behind the Met's most fascinating Roman treasures. 

Ancient Rome at the Met: Masterpieces of an Empire | 14:35 
Ancient Rome Live | 82K subscribers | 5,364 views | October 2, 2025 

 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art | 1000 Fifth Avenue | New York, NY 10028

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TOPICS: History; Science; Travel
KEYWORDS: castelgandolfo; civitavecchia; dariusarya; domitian; godsgravesglyphs; portugal; romanempire; taurinebaths; villaofsaocucufate

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Join Darius inside a recently opened site. The pope's summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo, a half-hour drive from Rome, is built into and around the remains of one the most spectacular imperial villas. You probably have heard of Hadrian's Villa, but few have seen the remains of Domitian's palace. The engineering and architecture and setting are truly unique. 

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Explre the Taurine Baths at Civitavecchia with Darius. It's a sprawling Roman spa complex first built in the Republican era and later expanded under the emperors. From hot rooms to cold plunges, this site reveals how Romans relaxed, socialized, and turned bathing into an essential part of daily life. 

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