- Duration
- 1 hour
- Product Type
- Lecture
- Venues
- Pompeii Archaeological Site
Lecture Details
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Lecture Description
Pompeii is the world's most exciting archaeological site, with history-changing discoveries being made every day. Millions visit Pompeii every year, and though you could spend a lifetime exploring it, most visitors will only have a few hours at most. Armed with historical and practical information, this presentation is designed to help you have the most meaningful experience possible.
Meet Your Expert
Danielle Oteri is an expert on art and architecture in Southern Italy. She was a Lecturer at the Met Cloisters and Program Director of the International Center of Medieval Art. Danielle has written about art, history, food, and travel for Conde Nast Traveler, Gothamist, NPR, The Paris Review, and Roads & Kingdoms. She founded Feast Travel, Arthur Avenue Food Tours, and Cilento Food Tours.
We will transport you to that fateful day in 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius unleashed its devastating power. We'll also discuss the city's rediscovery in the 1700s, a history-making event that sparked a global fascination with ancient history and created the field of archaeology. You'll learn about the early excavations, the challenges of preserving such a unique site, and how these discoveries transformed our understanding of the ancient world. Finally, we’ll bring you up to date with the latest phase of excavations, where cutting-edge technology and new methodologies are unearthing incredible finds and providing fresh insights into Pompeii’s past. At the end, you'll learn a few practical tips to enhance your visit, ensuring that when you step into Pompeii, you're prepared and can fully experience the awe and wonder of being there.
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