I've seen and reviewed Mary Beard's documentaries repeatedly, dozens of times, and documentaries by her colleagues, and I am still captivated by the presentations.
Mary, I'm a fan for life thanks to your coverage of this episode!! You aren't afraid to be totally honest about the archeological findings that others are too prudish to show and yet you explain and display that information professionally and maturely, which makes it a fun learning experience. If I weren't a 50 yr old American grandma I'd take your classes in a heartbeat as I've always wanted to be an archeologist! But then again, Jeanine Davis-Kimball started over at age 55 and changed history by discovering proof of Amazons in the Steppes so maybe it's never too late?! Lol!! Thank you again, tho, Mary, for being a joy to watch and for teaching me so much!!
I would like to thank the creators for this documentary. Very well done. However I must say that many of Ms Mary Beards conclusions are very subjective there are no proof of many of her statements.
The title is named what was life like in ancient Pompeii. The name of the channel is named Real History. I'm an electrician by trade would you like me to lie to you about my capabilities?I love History of all era's and enjoy learning. I find it very interesting and entertaining. I don't like being deceived. I also think your question is very sarcastic. If it is not intended to be please except my apologies. If it was then explain why you would expect less than what the title of the channel and the name of the program suggests.
@@vivians9392 of course I listen to her and many others. I love history. Nor do I dislike Mary. She has many good documentaries on Rome. That doesn't mean I can't have an opinion on this particular one or you either for that matter.
That's because the word corn was once used for all grains. 🌽 was either called the word we know maize or simply indian corn. Since she is British the dialect makes sense.
@@lperea21 Roman soldiers would have eaten corn - in the British sense of the term, which means all types of cereal, including wheat, barley, oats, rye etc. They would not have eaten maize, as that was confined to the Americas until Europeans contacted the New World in the 15th and 16th centuries.
If you think Pompeii was “Sodom and Gomorrah,” what would you call Las Vegas? High-rollers betting thousands on Blackjack while Wall Street brokers enjoy orgies and snort coke off hookers asses…Why hasn’t Vegas been struck by a comet or a hurricane? Or Los Angeles during the Crack Era? San Francisco and the scourge of AIDS; NYC during the Cosa Nostra years; Berlin Circa 1930, when young boys were swapped as the champagne flowed…Pompeii pales in comparison to our ‘Modern’ West.
I actually have to agree, Especially about her interpretation of the illustrations on the walls of the brothel. Opinion is one thing but saying what the tour guides are telling the tourist is" rubbish" is more than a little narcissistic... So-called specialists in certain fields of study are a little too self-imposing when it comes to their interpretations for me.. I like to let the facts speak for themselves, And the rest I leave to mystery.
That said... 😅 I do have a question, Ms. Mary, about your conclusions of the numbering system for the bath house: If the numbers weren't in reference to the pictures then why use those particular pictures when they could've had just as much humorous effect using animals (not in a sexual way, just being goofy), or humorous day to day experiences, like kids playing tag and maybe one tags an adult shopkeeper by accident who is so started they drop their bushel of pomegranates, or something, and the kids then grab them and run away... Just as an example, of course. Lol! So, I'd have to conclude that the numbering system was more like a menu and the building was probably an upper class bath-house/brothel (if 'upper class' can be associated with such a grotesque thing, but that's life.) Thoughts? Opinions?
Made it half through before I couldn't take any more of Mary Beard's abhorrent comments towards the sex worker way of life. Just my opinion, take it or leave it, but I'd much rather hear about fact and archaeology than listen to an older out of touch with reality woman's opinions about brothels in the 1st century AD that she has no justification in making and just spouts her own distaste of anything other than your basic hetero normative relations and view of sexuality.
While sex work is valid and can be empowering, you have to think that in Ancient Roman societies, most sex workers were slaves. It wasn't a choice. It wasn't glamorous.
@@SilverDollarSaloon she seems to have also forgotten that the Roman's were heavily involved in the slave trade. It is probable that they didn't receive any type of compensation. 👍👍
Since when was CZcams a “scam” site? Not sure what your issue is, but I truly hope you aren’t part of that “Tickle Sports” ring where guys make fetish vids of young men being tickled to sell to perverts and use as blackmail against heterosexual men…
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I've seen and reviewed Mary Beard's documentaries repeatedly, dozens of times, and documentaries by her colleagues, and I am still captivated by the presentations.
Mary, I'm a fan for life thanks to your coverage of this episode!! You aren't afraid to be totally honest about the archeological findings that others are too prudish to show and yet you explain and display that information professionally and maturely, which makes it a fun learning experience. If I weren't a 50 yr old American grandma I'd take your classes in a heartbeat as I've always wanted to be an archeologist! But then again, Jeanine Davis-Kimball started over at age 55 and changed history by discovering proof of Amazons in the Steppes so maybe it's never too late?! Lol!! Thank you again, tho, Mary, for being a joy to watch and for teaching me so much!!
Everyone is entitled to their opinion.. And that is exactly what her interpretations are, her opinions..
This is so interesting! I love Mary she definitely brings so much to the table in terms of intelligence and humor along with empathy.
Nikt nie portafi tak pieknie mowic o historii jak pani Mary Beard.
I love the jewelry, artistry, clothing and landscaping of this former magnificent city.👌❤️😊
Your videos are artistic ,well informed, and beautiful.💐 thank you All
One of my favorite "antiquarians" of all time. She (and Andrew Wallace-Hadril) truly bring Pompeii & Herculaneum to life.
i think the people who were buried under the molten ash can tell you it was a blast
Yea, I can DEFINITELY understand why that bronze object was too shocking to be put on display. 😅
Excellent documentary on Pompeii either way. 😊
Thank you for this documentary! I learned so much!
I like and love this history
I would like to thank the creators for this documentary. Very well done. However I must say that many of Ms Mary Beards conclusions are very subjective there are no proof of many of her statements.
…and you could do better?
The title is named what was life like in ancient Pompeii. The name of the channel is named Real History. I'm an electrician by trade would you like me to lie to you about my capabilities?I love History of all era's and enjoy learning. I find it very interesting and entertaining. I don't like being deceived. I also think your question is very sarcastic. If it is not intended to be please except my apologies. If it was then explain why you would expect less than what the title of the channel and the name of the program suggests.
Yet...you listen to her...
@@vivians9392 of course I listen to her and many others. I love history. Nor do I dislike Mary. She has many good documentaries on Rome. That doesn't mean I can't have an opinion on this particular one or you either for that matter.
@@vivians9392…
So interesting Is there any discussion about gladiators?
I bet those fast food places had pizzas! It's an old time dish.
Love to watch this things😊
Funny how we went right back to building cities next to volcanoes.
That one bracelet could be an armband, as well as an arm bracelet
31:58 she really said "where the corn was ground" 😹
That's because the word corn was once used for all grains. 🌽 was either called the word we know maize or simply indian corn. Since she is British the dialect makes sense.
Roman soldiers ate dried ground maize. Not the same as corn, though
@@lperea21 Roman soldiers would have eaten corn - in the British sense of the term, which means all types of cereal, including wheat, barley, oats, rye etc. They would not have eaten maize, as that was confined to the Americas until Europeans contacted the New World in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Pompeii was Sodom and Gomorrah 2.0 that is why the judgment of God fell upon them too in a similar fashion.
If you think Pompeii was “Sodom and Gomorrah,” what would you call Las Vegas? High-rollers betting thousands on Blackjack while Wall Street brokers enjoy orgies and snort coke off hookers asses…Why hasn’t Vegas been struck by a comet or a hurricane? Or Los Angeles during the Crack Era? San Francisco and the scourge of AIDS; NYC during the Cosa Nostra years; Berlin Circa 1930, when young boys were swapped as the champagne flowed…Pompeii pales in comparison to our ‘Modern’ West.
Archaeologists love to say "shit" as much as 13-year-old boys do.
Well, the dead guy featured in the thumbnail is smiling, so life must have been great!
I actually have to agree, Especially about her interpretation of the illustrations on the walls of the brothel. Opinion is one thing but saying what the tour guides are telling the tourist is" rubbish" is more than a little narcissistic... So-called specialists in certain fields of study are a little too self-imposing when it comes to their interpretations for me.. I like to let the facts speak for themselves, And the rest I leave to mystery.
Ecc 1:9 Acts 2:19-21 Mtt 24:35
way more to this event way way more. Pink Floyd - Live at Pompeii @denniswilson8013
That said... 😅 I do have a question, Ms. Mary, about your conclusions of the numbering system for the bath house: If the numbers weren't in reference to the pictures then why use those particular pictures when they could've had just as much humorous effect using animals (not in a sexual way, just being goofy), or humorous day to day experiences, like kids playing tag and maybe one tags an adult shopkeeper by accident who is so started they drop their bushel of pomegranates, or something, and the kids then grab them and run away... Just as an example, of course. Lol! So, I'd have to conclude that the numbering system was more like a menu and the building was probably an upper class bath-house/brothel (if 'upper class' can be associated with such a grotesque thing, but that's life.)
Thoughts? Opinions?
Made it half through before I couldn't take any more of Mary Beard's abhorrent comments towards the sex worker way of life. Just my opinion, take it or leave it, but I'd much rather hear about fact and archaeology than listen to an older out of touch with reality woman's opinions about brothels in the 1st century AD that she has no justification in making and just spouts her own distaste of anything other than your basic hetero normative relations and view of sexuality.
It doesn't matter what she says,the pictures tell the story about ancient Pompeii way of life.
While sex work is valid and can be empowering, you have to think that in Ancient Roman societies, most sex workers were slaves. It wasn't a choice. It wasn't glamorous.
I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who sees her in this light. Please read my previous comments. 👍👍💯❤
Mary forgot that prostitution is the oldest profession.
@@SilverDollarSaloon she seems to have also forgotten that the Roman's were heavily involved in the slave trade. It is probable that they didn't receive any type of compensation. 👍👍
spam again your site woud not connect for me or let me join
Since when was CZcams a “scam” site? Not sure what your issue is, but I truly hope you aren’t part of that “Tickle Sports” ring where guys make fetish vids of young men being tickled to sell to perverts and use as blackmail against heterosexual men…
it would not accept my phone number so it would not let me join or complete
not that i am suprised as usual if it loos to good to be true it almost always us