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The Great Pompeii Project: Solving Archaeological Mysteries with Danielle Oteri

The Great Pompeii Project: Solving Archaeological Mysteries with Danielle Oteri


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Between 2017 and 2019, archaeologists began excavating Pompeii for the first time in decades–because vast parts of the ancient city still covered in volcanic debris were pressing up against the visible ruins. 

This project yielded incredible finds including a stable with horses, a fast-food restaurant, an enormous mural of the African plains, and a chariot that was almost stolen by art thieves tunneling into the ruins from the adjacent town.

Our conversation will examine the 18th-century discovery of Pompeii by Naples’ Bourbon Kings, the sale of its archaeological treasures which have spread around the world, and then review the newest discoveries which have been unearthed by the Great Pompeii Project – which has funded excavations between 2017 and 2019. 

Danielle Oteri is an expert on Roman, medieval and Renaissance art. She was a Lecturer at the Met Cloisters for fifteen years and has been Program Director of the International Center of Medieval Art since 2008. Danielle has written about art, history, food and travel for Conde Nast Traveler, Gothamist, NPR and Roads & Kingdoms. She is the founder of Feast on History and Arthur Avenue Food Tours.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

Based on 13 reviews
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Bonnie Gale (Briarcliff Manor, US)
A fascinating story well told

This is the first, but won't be the last, lecture I listen to from Danielle Oteri. She told the story of Pompeii and had me riveted from the start. And now I definitely want to travel to this part of Italy even though, before, it was pretty far down on my bucket list. I learned so much from this lecture.

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John (Chevy Chase, US)

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Anne Krum (Broomfield, US)
A Historical Survey of Pompeii, 79 a.d. to the present

Danielle gave the absolutely best presentation on Pompeii I have ever heard for the non archaeologist! She covered emperors, kings, royal families and directors of excavations that seldom gets covered in other presentations, lesser visited ancient villas around Pompeii that are actually so important, and the various directors of excavations since WWII and their discoveries. Photos and maps were outstanding. Anecdotes exciting.

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Polly McG
Excellent!

Thoroughly enjoyed her presentation ! She gave good background info and the maps and photos were very helpful. Liked the stories about the earlier excavations over the centuries and the present challenges. Made me want to go back to Pompeii and to the other sites she told us about to get a wider view of the history.

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Sandra H. (Lexington, US)
Excellent presentation on Pompeii

Very informative lecture by an engaging and knowledgeable presenter. Ms Oteri clearly has a lot of passion for Pompeii - and this area of Italy - and she shared that with us, bringing it all to life. I will definitely be looking for additional lectures with her.

Customer Reviews

Based on 13 reviews
77%
(10)
23%
(3)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
B
Bonnie Gale (Briarcliff Manor, US)
A fascinating story well told

This is the first, but won't be the last, lecture I listen to from Danielle Oteri. She told the story of Pompeii and had me riveted from the start. And now I definitely want to travel to this part of Italy even though, before, it was pretty far down on my bucket list. I learned so much from this lecture.

J
John (Chevy Chase, US)

Guest did not leave comment

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Anne Krum (Broomfield, US)
A Historical Survey of Pompeii, 79 a.d. to the present

Danielle gave the absolutely best presentation on Pompeii I have ever heard for the non archaeologist! She covered emperors, kings, royal families and directors of excavations that seldom gets covered in other presentations, lesser visited ancient villas around Pompeii that are actually so important, and the various directors of excavations since WWII and their discoveries. Photos and maps were outstanding. Anecdotes exciting.

P
Polly McG
Excellent!

Thoroughly enjoyed her presentation ! She gave good background info and the maps and photos were very helpful. Liked the stories about the earlier excavations over the centuries and the present challenges. Made me want to go back to Pompeii and to the other sites she told us about to get a wider view of the history.

S
Sandra H. (Lexington, US)
Excellent presentation on Pompeii

Very informative lecture by an engaging and knowledgeable presenter. Ms Oteri clearly has a lot of passion for Pompeii - and this area of Italy - and she shared that with us, bringing it all to life. I will definitely be looking for additional lectures with her.