Pompeii is probably the best place in the world to visit if one wants a great idea of how ancient Roman society lived. And died. A sophisticated, developed civilization with a bad ending. At least at Pompeii.
Let's start our tour at the big amphitheater. Do you want lawn or stone seating?
The delicate, perfectly squared layout of the columns in the courtyard of Casa degli Epidii. Venus, enjoying herself. Who wouldn't? A fresco at the villa Praedia di Giulia Felice.
Mosh pit. Tourists snapping every which way at the central forum plaza. Makes one lose their head.
Decay and rebuilding. Much of the ruins are still, well, in ruin. No matter, bring in some scaffolding and endless post-doc archeo students and get preserving.
Back at the amphitheater, looking for a cell signal. "Augustus, can you hear me now?"
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