On December 1 at 19:00 in Prague, archaeologist Alexander Butyagin will give a lecture “The Last Day of Pompeii” — about how one of the most striking and tragic events of antiquity became a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and scientists.
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed the flourishing Roman city of Pompeii, yet it left us a unique “window into the past” — a city frozen in time. 🏛️
At the lecture, you will learn:
— What everyday life in Pompeii looked like before the catastrophe — homes, entertainment, and streets of the ancient city.
— What exactly happened on that fateful day and what traces of the tragedy archaeologists are still discovering.
— Why Pompeii fascinated 18th-century Europe and how the excavations inspired Karl Bryullov’s masterpiece “The Last Day of Pompeii.”
— How art, cinema, and archaeology interpret this event — from 19th-century romanticism to modern 3D reconstructions.
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After the lecture:
— Q&A session — ask your most curious and daring questions!
— Photo with the speaker — take a picture with a man who brings long-lost civilizations back to life.
When: December 1, 19:00
Where: Zenwork Palác ARA
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The lecture will be delivered in Russian.
About the speaker:
Alexander Butyagin — archaeologist, Head of the Department of Classical Archaeology of the Northern Black Sea Region and Director of the Stabiae and Myrmekion Archaeological Expeditions of the State Hermitage Museum. Assistant Professor at the Department of Archaeology, Saint Petersburg State University, and a leading expert on ancient Roman culture and urban life.
We look forward to seeing you at this fascinating event!
Zenwork Palác ARA • Perlová 5, 110 00 Staré Město Praha, Staré Město Praha, Czechia
