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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 |...

Travel back in time with Darius and explore a little known tunnel cut by Vespasian that was a key portion of the Via Flaminia. We're in a national park in Le Marche - in the Gola del Furlo - that protects this site, tracking down the amazing engineering works of the ancient Romans! Vespasian's Hidden Tunnel Along The Via Flaminia | 9:13Darius Arya Digs | 34.4K subscribers | 21,989 views | September 5, 2025

On the main street of this ancient Roman city is the remains of a grand house with black mosaic flooring and black painted walls. It had a series of shops built into its facade, with a uniquely preserved shop sign, and an extraordinary metalworkers shop with metal ingots still on its countertop. Inside the house a rare bundle of tablets was found, giving us the story of the life of the occupant. Join us as we explore The House of the Black Hall in the city of Herculaneum.The House of the Black Hall - Herculaneum | 12:39History Victorum | 16.4K...

Hear from experts about the challenges of unraveling and reading hundreds of carbonized papyri scrolls buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79. Classicists David Blank of the University of California Los Angeles and Richard Janko of the University of Michigan discuss early and current attempts to open the fragile layers and decipher their texts, and computer scientist W. Brent Seales of the University of Kentucky shares how advances in technology and machine learning might allow the still unopened ancient book rolls to be "virtually unwrapped" and read. October 19, 2019, The Getty Villa, Malibu, California.Reading the Herculaneum...

Explore the concept of fast food in ancient Rome, focusing on the thermopolia—small bars and eateries that catered to busy city dwellers. These establishments were especially important for those who didn’t have kitchens at home, offering pre-prepared food like grilled meats, vegetables, cheese, and even heated wine. The thermopolia were found near busy urban areas like the forum and the baths, providing a quick and affordable dining experience for Romans on the go. We visit Ostia Antica, the port city of Rome, where frescoes still depict typical menu items, such as olives, eggs, and cheese. These establishments also featured large...

Rome's love for pepper and incense fueled a global trade network. This episode follows their journey -- from Arabian deserts and Indian coasts, through Petra and Red Sea ports, to Mediterranean hubs -- ending in the spice markets of the Eternal City, including the Horrea Piperataria. From Desert to Rome: the Spice Roads of the Ancient World | 8:35 Ancient Rome Live | 80K subscribers | 475 views | August 11, 2025

Carsulae is a well-preserved Roman site in Umbria that the Via Flaminia cuts through. It's an exciting time at the archaeological park, as there are ongoing archaeological digs that Ancient Rome Live was allowed to film. Get to know the site and the new, ongoing investigations. Carsulae: an important Roman site in Umbria, along the Via Flaminia! New Excavations at Carsulae on the Via Flaminia | 9:57 Ancient Rome Live | 77K subscribers | 4,196 views | June 21, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of Pompeii Sites, we can explore the newly discovered large-scale frescoes from an ongoing excavation in Region IX and compare it with two other nearly contemporary fresco cycles. This new hall with Dionsysiac scenes is truly a one of a kind discovery. Join Darius for a unique opportunity on site in Pompeii as the excavation continues! Newly Discovered Large-Scale Pompeii Frescoes | 10:25 Darius Arya Digs | 31.8K subscribers | 35,437 views | June 2, 2025

Explore Herculaneum's ancient wooden wonders! From carbonized staircases to intricately crafted furniture, discover the incredible preservation of Roman life and craftsmanship.0:00 Introduction2:00 Fabri2:43 small boat3:15 Telephos relief wooden coffered ceiling (recently discovered)3:57 bed, table, crib, bench5:28 Lararium shrines6:50 Idols, wax tablet, coin purses7:56 Recent finds from the Villa of the Papiri (inlaid ivory); trunkWooden furniture of Herculaneum preserved from Vesuvius | 9:21Ancient Rome Live | 74K subscribers | 821,158 views | February 8, 2024

Take a unique walk inside one of the best preserved monuments of ancient Rome: Trajan's Column. Ascend the spiral staircase- rarely open to the public- to the top viewing platform for a one-of-a-kind view of Ancient Rome, and learn about the construction and meaning of this funerary monument that narrates the battles against the Dacians (modern Romania). Walk inside and ascend Trajan's Column | 8:22Darius Arya Digs | 28.1K subscribers | 127,903 views | August 14, 2023

The Pantheon is the best preserved temple of Ancient Rome, but in this episode we'll explore some huge, structural rooms of the Pantheon (the grottoni) that are rarely accessed. Indeed, most people don't even know they exist! How is this possible? What purpose did they serve? Let's explore!0:00 Introduction1:14 Pantheon's secret rooms (the grottoes- grottoni)- floor plan; grottoni rooms and Basilica of Neptune: engineering necessities of Pantheon4:13 Tour of the grottoni rooms6:42 Pantheon brickstamps and Basilica of Neptune decorations8:09 Grottoni vaultingExplore the secret rooms of the Pantheon | 11:00Darius Arya Digs | 17.6K subscribers | 127,898 views | January 7,...