Ostia Antica Chapter 1: An Introduction and Overview - Ancient Rome Live

This multi-segment series on Ostia Antica begins with an introduction to the site, ancient Rome's port city-- the key components that identify it as a Roman city, with distinct characteristics that make it a unique city, enjoying a privileged relationship with Rome, from its inception to its demise. Each video is a co-production between the AIRC and Northeastern University (Prof. Vincent Rocchio). Filming was done in May 2010. The NEU film students who made the individual videos are cited at the end of each segment; the Institute thanks them for all of their hard work in an engaging, outdoor environment. All rights to these videos belong to the American Institute for Roman Culture through the Superintendency of Ostia Antica. For further inquiries, contact [e-mail].
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[@joebloggs5583]

One of my favourite places on the planet. Jump on a train from Rome 30 mins will have you feeling like you have used a time machine.

[@Pragjag]

Excellent stuff. I'm making my third visit to Rome in July but have never been to Ostia Antica; these will help me make the most of my visit there this time.

[@tertiary7]

Almost no tourists know about the place.. I only knew because of a Rick Steves video.. and made a point to visit during a break from our bus tour. It was an amazing place to visit.. almost no one where.

[@lisabarrett6489]

thank you for these videos. I've been to Ostia Antica, and I was also fascinated.

[@Dripfed]

Brilliant stuff. Became fascinated by Ostia on a recent visit, and this series of videos is fleshing out plenty of gaps in my knowledge. Such an evocative place to visit, much less touristy than Pompeii, you really can get the site to yourself on a hot summers day if you plunge deep enough into the town. Bring a sun hat and plenty of water.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

The Italian stone pine (Pinus pinea) with its sculpturesque canopy has stood sentinel over this city then and today

[@kdogg2077]

This whole series is excellent.

[@laspilly]

My hometown

[@matttheyak]

Visited last week, was truly amazing. Would recommend going with a guide for the best experience to help explain the layout of the site, specific history of sections etc. Fantastic.

[@RomanSociety]

Thanks for these, they really do justice to an important site that should be better known outside of academia!

[@11ascoltare]

I'm with Lisa Berrett, Thank you for these videos. Very informative they are.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Many thanks

[@mjb14722]

This is a great video, and I learned a lot; intend to take the whole course.

[@Lisisen99]

Thank you! This was exactly what I needed for my essay!

[@ant697]

Great video. Thank you 👍

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thanks- and please check out the new - and better quality- videos from Nov '22 and onward. New videos each week!

[@Londonija]

Enjoy watching...

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thanks

[@marthaarya167]

Great video

[@brober]

Spent a lovely afternoon at Ostia. Great musei. IMO better than Pompeii.

[@seekter-kafa]

i really doubt that a million people could have lived in one city at that time, it would mean that most of them are doing nothing, just sit at home or walking in nearby street... even with modern transportation it is very hard to move around a million people, let alone back then with only horses and legs at their disposal... i'd say that no more than 100 000 permanent inhabitants lived in rome on its heyday

[@TorianTammas]

Doc Lex it works easily when working and living is combined. So you had a lot of small cities within Rome. Every small city supplied from the outside, while many rarely leave these smaller city.

[@peterfordyce7003]

@@TorianTammas Also Ancient Rome apparently had an incredibly high population density. I can't remember the numbers but apparently it beats the densities of most modern cities.