The Ghosts of Pompeii | National Geographic Live

The Ghosts of Pompeii | National Geographic Live;Even thousands of years after its demise, the Roman Empire captivates us, and the ancient city of Pompeii is the place to understand it all. Volcanic ash created an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of ancient people who lived, worked, and played in this coastal city. We go on assignment with archaeologist Caitie Barrett to the latest dig sites to uncover new stories that still lie buried in this special place. ABOUT CAITIE BARRETT Caitie Barrett is an archaeologist who studies everyday life and cross-cultural interactions in the ancient Mediterranean. She teaches at Cornell University as Associate Professor of Classics. She also co-directs an archaeological excavation at Pompeii: the Casa della Regina Carolina (CRC) Project, which explores the ways that Roman houses shaped their inhabitants’ lived experiences. Her areas of specialization include Mediterranean and Egyptian archaeology, household archaeology, the archaeology of religion and ritual, and interactions between Egypt and the Greco-Roman world in antiquity. In addition to her current fieldwork at Pompeii, she has also excavated and surveyed a range of Bronze Age through early modern sites in Egypt, Greece and the United States. ABOUT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE National Geographic Live brings explorers from the field to your city, live on stage. Hear behind-the-scenes stories straight from National Geographic's photographers, scientists, filmmakers and adventurers, accompanied by iconic National Geographic footage and unforgettable imagery. The 2026/2027 Seattle Speaker Series begins in November 2026 with 6-show subscriptions on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. The National Geographic Live Seattle Speaker Series is presented by the Seattle Symphony. The orchestra will not perform on these programs.