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Please check out my new series "Life in Ancient Times with Darius Arya" on @.   https://youtu.be/L1UJJvafCqM?si=D9PLx...  We kicked off today with an episode on "Entertainment in the ancient world."  Of there are gladiators!  And chariot racing- and much more!  Let me know what you think of the first episode! 

Happy new year!  It has been an eventful 2023- I still have a ton to share from my recent visits to Egypt, Jordan, Croatia, and Saudi Arabia.  Those travels and more from Rome (my hometown) will come your way in 2024!  And plenty of collaborations.  Take a look at my latest video- featuring the amazing work of  https://yorescape.com/  that allows me to discuss how statues were originally painted. Enjoy! 

It's been a busy time these past few weeks!  For some views of Rome during the Christmas season, check out my Instagram:  https://instagram.com/dariusaryadigs . 

I have a lot more in store for you before the year's out, including special site visits- including the new opening of the Vatican necropolis-  and some touring around the Mediterranean!  Stay tuned!  

If you have a site or topic you wish for me to cover, please let me know! 

In recent videos, I've taken you into the trenches- at Via Appia 39- and to sites like Dubrovnik and Aegina- for the stunning Temple of Aphaia.  I've got a whole lot more travel to share, from Jordan to Egypt, so stay tuned!  For now, let me know how you like the island! 

I've had a lot of fun recently, exploring a lot of new sites in Italy and abroad.  This week, I hope you enjoy the newly opened Domus Tiberiana (opened as of September 21).  It is truly an exceptional site and exceptional experience on the Palatine hill.  You can access it daily, but you'll need the super ticket (costs a few euros more) to access the ancient rooms that house the engaging museum material: statuary, artifacts from daily life, and more! Let me know what you think about the site. 

All right! I have a lot of amazing, behind-the-scenes special access experiences for you!  So, I hope you are ready.  With these videos, maybe it's the first time you've been exposed to a place or a monument.  Or, maybe it's an experience or view or insight that you never considered before.  Plus, there's going to be insights on travel, accommodations, food, and more local culture. For today, I'm so happy to share the unique experience of ascending Trajan's Column, which is not open to the public.   Let me know what you think about it! 

Hey guys! I'm quite busy over at Ancient Rome Live youtube channel as well as my own content.  I also share DAILY my life and explorations on twitter and Instagram @dariusaryadigs.  You can also catch Erica Firpo on Twitter @moscerina and on Instagram @ericafirpo.   Between the 2 of us, we have Rome covered daily, from coffee to art exhibits, carbonara to recent excavations! 

Join me underground in my latest video.  This particular underground site isn't' the most glamorous or famous of the hidden monuments of ancient Rome, but it's important nonetheless.  It provides a window into the dynamic city that thrived in the fourth century AD.  It's all part of your visit to Museo Barracco, a gem of a museum that is open daily, FREE to all.  Its location is fantastic, nestled between Campo de' Fiori and Piazza Navona, and its collection, though small, is unique. And now the crown jewel is open to the public again!  The site is below and the frescoes are on display inside the museum.  Please have a look with me on the occasion of its recent re-opening.  And unravel the mystery of the site!  
 https://youtu.be/JAFuliCmvmQ 

Did Las Vegas exist in the ancient world?  If we search for Sin City in Rome we'll find ancient Baiae, the Mediterranean's spa resort city.  Famed throughout Antiquity, Baiae's charm was augmented by the plentiful supply of hot mineral-thermal springs that emanated from its hillsides.  It meant that the costly stoking of furnaces that typified Roman baths was removed.  Also the medicinal and healing properties of the waters became legendary.  Coupled with incredible architecture, it was a stunning experience for the wealthy class of Romans.  Even the emperors built their private villas there.  Take an exclusive tour of this site that most of the public has never visited!  Exclusive drone footage gives you more perspective of ancient Baiae! 

I'm so pleased to present to you a new trailer, which demonstrates the expanded focus of my youtube channel.  Not only will you be able to explore sites and gain exclusive access to monuments and collections around the Mediterranean, but now you will be able to experience various aspects of Mediterranean life, from food to art to contemporary living in Rome.  I'm sharing my adventures with Erica Firpo of  http://www.ciaobella.co  and our kids.  I hope you enjoy the ride!  New videos drop daily!