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The Real Housewives of the Vesuvian Coast with Danielle Oteri

The Real Housewives of the Vesuvian Coast with Danielle Oteri


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Wealthy Romans who were required to act conservative and austere in Rome would vacation on the Vesuvian coast, an ancient version of Las Vegas or Miami.

The Villa Oplontis in the town of Torre Annunziata is a stunning view into the world of Pompeii’s wealthy citizens at the time of the city’s destruction. Rumored to have once been occupied by Nero’s wife Poppea, the Villa is one of the most active sites for archeologists in Italy.

This conversation will take you inside, to see the zebra painted walls that designated the routes the servants could walk, the infinity pool once lined with fish tanks where revelers could choose their dinner, and the neighboring warehouse where osteo-archaeologists are studying the remains of the people who died there while waiting to be rescued by boat.

Led by Danielle Oteri, an expert on art, food and history of Southern Italy, this interactive seminar will educate listeners to this unusual and intriguing topic. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with a vivid picture of life in Pompeii during the 1st century C.E.

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 16 reviews
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Rosario (Manila, PH)
Great Learning!

I learned a lot of wonderful things! A very satisfying experience!

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A.M. (Lawrenceville, US)

Danielle was excellent! Look forward participating in future lectures.

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Anne Krum (Broomfield, US)
Excellent reason to go beyond Pompeii

So many experienced travelers never get beyond Pompeii and Herculaneum to Oplontis at Torre Annunciata, to see the less visited villas and other ruins. The presenter covers history, culture, and the role of women in Roman society of the Vesuvian coast and ties it all in to a luxurious Roman villa and an important ruin of a warehouse to show an enticing bit of life in 79 a.d. and the surprising scientific discoveries they contain or bolster.

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Sandra S -- Boston (Saugus, US)
Fantastic Intro to a Less Known Preserved Site post Vesuvius Eruption

This seminar by Daniella Oteri really opened my eyes to another archeological site that perished after the Vesuvius eruption. Did not know about this! The recently taken photos of frescoed walls, mosaic flooring, swimming pool, sculptures, amphorae, etc.,courtyards, brought this site to life. Danielle's description of the structure and function of Villa A (pleasure palace) and Villa B (shipping depot for wine nearby) was so interesting. Speculation about when the volcano really erupted, uncovered by artifacts and dating, was a surprise and raises questions, indeed. I really enjoyed this session and it has spurred me on to do more research.

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Anonymous (Orinda, US)

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Customer Reviews

Based on 16 reviews
75%
(12)
19%
(3)
6%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
R
Rosario (Manila, PH)
Great Learning!

I learned a lot of wonderful things! A very satisfying experience!

A
A.M. (Lawrenceville, US)

Danielle was excellent! Look forward participating in future lectures.

A
Anne Krum (Broomfield, US)
Excellent reason to go beyond Pompeii

So many experienced travelers never get beyond Pompeii and Herculaneum to Oplontis at Torre Annunciata, to see the less visited villas and other ruins. The presenter covers history, culture, and the role of women in Roman society of the Vesuvian coast and ties it all in to a luxurious Roman villa and an important ruin of a warehouse to show an enticing bit of life in 79 a.d. and the surprising scientific discoveries they contain or bolster.

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Sandra S -- Boston (Saugus, US)
Fantastic Intro to a Less Known Preserved Site post Vesuvius Eruption

This seminar by Daniella Oteri really opened my eyes to another archeological site that perished after the Vesuvius eruption. Did not know about this! The recently taken photos of frescoed walls, mosaic flooring, swimming pool, sculptures, amphorae, etc.,courtyards, brought this site to life. Danielle's description of the structure and function of Villa A (pleasure palace) and Villa B (shipping depot for wine nearby) was so interesting. Speculation about when the volcano really erupted, uncovered by artifacts and dating, was a surprise and raises questions, indeed. I really enjoyed this session and it has spurred me on to do more research.

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Anonymous (Orinda, US)

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