General knowledge
When did Mount Vesuvius erupt?
79 AD
Who are Estelle Lazer and Sara Bisel?
Experts on human remains at Pompeii and Herculaneum
What is a Thermopolium?
Fast food bar found in Pompeii and Herculaneum
What is a lararium?
Household religious altar
Who is the director of Pompeii?
was Massimo Osanna now Gabriel Zuchtriegel
Where is Pompeii/Herculaneum?
The region of Campania
Who is paterfamilias?
The male head of the household
What is the Forum?
The centre of political, economic and religious life in Pompeii
Who is Hercules/Herakles?
The patron god of Herculaneum
What is the Great Pompeii Project?
Large conservation/excavation project currently in progress at Pompeii
Who wrote an eyewitness account of the eruption?
Pliny the Younger
What buildings were destroyed during WWII bombing?
House of the gladiators, Palaestra, floor of Amphitheatre
Who is Julia Felix?
Wealthy female landowner and entrepreneur
What is the imperial cult?
Religious cult dedicated to the emperor
When was Pompeii considered World Heritage Listed?
1997
Who came up with the idea for plaster casts?
Giuseppe Fiorelli
What is the tomb of Eumachia?
The most impressive tomb in Pompeii
What is Garum?
Fermented food product (FISH GUTS) which was exported all over the Roman Empire
What is the Villa of the Mysteries?
House with scenes featuring one of the mystery cults
What did Wilhelmina Jaskemaski do?
Made extensive study of the gardens, orchards, and vineyards to reveal some gardens were grown purely for pleasure others were commercial ventures.
What are the titles of several movies made about Pompeii?
The Last Days of Pompeii?
POMPEII
What is the Suburban Baths?
Public facility in Herculaneum, paid for Marcus Nonius Balbus
What are the lares?
Household domestic spirits worshiped in the household Larariums where family members performed daily rituals at this shrine
What are the aims of the Great Pompeii Project?
-Improved drainage in regions III, IX and plans for others
-Over 30 buildings have been restored and opened to public
-disability paths installed
-Wifi access (Virtual reality could replace casts)
-New lightning and sound installations allow for night tours
-Increased employment of experts. Over 200 specialist working at P
-Increased Security and Cameras
What is augmented reality or VR?
A new way for visitors to Pompeii and Herculaneum to experience the site with lights and visuals rather than casts.