Name: Ancient Pompeii's hidden messages, preserved in graffiti
Uploaded: 2023-02-27T16:17:29Z
Duration: 15 min 56 s
Description: Take a graffiti tour through ancient Pompeii with Roman archaeologist Jacqueline DiBiasie-Sammons and discover what 2,000-year-old scribblings from antiquity can teach us about life in modern times. A fascinating reminder of what we leave behind for future generations.

Jacqueline DiBiasie-Sammons: Ancient Pompeii's hidden messages, preserved in graffiti

Ancient Pompeii's hidden messages, preserved in graffiti

Take a graffiti tour through ancient Pompeii with Roman archaeologist Jacqueline DiBiasie-Sammons and discover what 2,000-year-old scribblings from antiquity can teach us about life in modern times. A fascinating reminder of what we leave behind for future generations.

Messages scratched onto Pompeii’s walls—birth announcements, greetings, and doodles—have survived for almost 2,000 years thanks to the eruption of Vesuvius. These everyday inscriptions, created by people from all walks of Roman life, offer a rare glimpse into ordinary existence and timeless human impulses. Graffiti served as both communication and self-expression, mixing practicality with creativity, and even playful artistry. The urge to leave a mark on the world connects ancient Pompeii to the digital messages of modern life.