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That was too sad .... Poor man living like that It wasn't his choice not to decide... He cudnt be well living like that really... I wish him a better life His best beautiful life
About 15 years ago I made a bicycle tour through the Swiss, Italian and Liechtenstein Alps. On the first descend my brake broke and I somehoe managed to survive and get it fixed. The first night I stopped at two people sitting at the road side on a steep climb, an Italian man and his wife from the Dominican Republic. it was getting dark already. It turned out the whole about 200 years old village of about 15 to 20 houses behind them belonged to them, they were the only inhabitants. The man offered me that I could pick one of the houses still having a roof and spend the night there. I rolled out a thin aluminum mat and my sleepingbag on a not very even stone floor. Not the most comfortable night, but it was awesome! I just love seeking discomfort, making mad journeys, it just brings the most amazing experiences.
The most beautiful part about this to me is how touched the older people are to have someone to talk to and share their story with. In a certain way I think old age mirrors these crumbling ghost towns. As everything falls apart, people leave, until there's nothing left but a memory.
One very unique thing about your channel is that, unlike some American/European travel bloggers, you never display a condescending attitude whatsoever! You are always respectful, polite and sensitive to other cultures, customs and its people. Love this channel for the unique, interesting and immensely engaging content you all bring to us. God bless you all and may your team grow and flourish to amazing heights. All the very best always!
These condescending attitude comes from the main stream media. Just look how they talk to other world leaders, like treating them as misbehaving children
I own a small remodeling company and every time I see these old, crumbling buildings in Europe it makes me want to fix them. There’s so much history and craftsmanship in these buildings!
come and start. italy actually investing a lot of money in renovations etc, i think they call it superbonus, where you can get till recently up to 110% cost covered by state.
Many villages that were abandoned in the 1970 and 1980 are currently being repopulated and renovated, at least individual houses. They are often descendants of the former emigrants who then spend their vacations there or even the whole summer. In some cases, however, there are major problems with ownership, since inheritances are divided equally among all the children, who then often live somewhere abroad and are difficult to trace. So it happens that if someone wants to buy there, it can be very difficult to find the owner and if found, to persuade him to sell - which is because there is a lot of bureaucracy involved and the value is so low that the owners actually want nothing to do with it.
I'm crying! I never dreamed I'd see my great-grandma's town on a Yes Theory video! She was born and raised in Craco. My great-grandpa, Nunzio La Canfora, wasting no time after the marriage ceremony, whisked her away to New York City in 1915. Legend has it she went kicking and screaming. While I never met her, my dad lived with her and said she refused to learn English and only ever left their apartment in Little Italy to walk to mass at the Catholic church or buy fresh produce. RIP Maria Demma La Canfora.
@@IshfaqAhmad-vn9sk Economics. Same all over the world. You must know that. Remote places not providing enough to live. All human history and most animals and, even, plant, fungae, bacteria do the same. There is another reason - breeding: a small population means finding a breeding partner requires travelling - again, true for rest of living world as for humans. This story could be written for fringe regions everywhere including Wales in United Kingdom
So wonderful to see this. My Grandmother was from Santo Stefano del Sol and I have a photo of her and other people gathered in the street there. I am thrilled to hear they are rebuilding because I would love to visit!
Actually, the ghost town shown in the video it's called Santo Stefano di Sessanio, and it is located in the region of Abruzzo. Santo Stefano del Sole is located in the Campania region, and it's still populated by about 2000 people, so you will find it quite lively hehe
It's hard to understand. All over Italy pristine natural places are destroyed with tourist resorts, while there are so many ghost towns in beautiful places ! The fabric for a beautiful retreat is in place, it only needs renovating .. adding maybe a pool and facilities and it would be beautiful .. Of course these places became desolate because of shortage of work opportunities and high costs of maintaining sewerage, drinkwater, electrics etc. and often to connect with a road. And gradually lost villlage services like a school, baker&grocer. I guess now with 4g/5g connetivity such places might be more interesting as remote working is more optional ..(Although people might want the opposite, and get away from modern 24/7 connectivity ..). And this village Santo Stefano di Sessanio is just 30 minutes from Aquila and 2 hrs from Rome ..
I’m from italy and especially in the south of the country there are a lot of abandoned towns even way older than the ones shown in this video. If you notice most of them are built in places that are hard to reach (hills, mountains, etc.), that’s because back in the days there were ottomans pirates invasions so they used natural barriers to defend. At some point the invasions stopped, so there was no need anymore to live in such isolated places and they rebuilt the towns on the coasts near the sea.
I'm the sunglasses guy who appears in the video. I'm truly sorry for the death of Giuseppe, one of the most real persons I've ever met in my life. RIP Giuseppe, great man.
The mural on the ceiling gave me goosebumps, it's an absolute marvel of a piece, inspired from the classicism art period by the roman feel with the subtle use of impressionism in the background to give it depth. Just sitting in an abandoned building almost forgotten until Yes Theory showed this treasure to the world. If only it could be moved so it can be further appreciated by the masses.
I say keep it right in the abandoned untouched building where it can rest peacefully. The works of art in the cities tend to be walked all over and it loses its value. I think it’s perfect right where it is
These abandoned ghost towns are just stunning overall. They may look creepy or eerie at first glance, however they're able to capture the interests of many people across the globe. Happy Holidays, everyone.
I love that you're basically finding older people from around the world and hanging out with them. So much originality and preservation of what is unique to them. I think younger people tend to think older people have nothing to offer, but they are the keepers of culture and ancestral knowledge. I love this.
Oh my! His face got so full of emotions when you guys hugged him...that was truly something else... I can't stop thinking about what he might have felt at that moment.
The ending, talking about hope for the future... so beautiful! You guys said these ghost towns were peaceful, and you can get that same feel from the entire video - a feeling of peace. Thanks again for all you do! and for giving local people the time and space to share their stories and memories with us.
I was touched by this video around 19:25 when one of the guys stopped and prayed for the inhabitants who no longer able to live in that abandoned village -- very sweet to see his concern about those many people of various generations who lost their homes of antiquity -- earthquake and then they had to leave (and probably scatter) so imagine how many neighbors never saw each other again.
i just love italy there are so many small towns with big histories which are important to preserve and admire their beauty and history, thank you for putting light on these towns!
I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve almost been to Italy. It’s one of the only countries I want to visit (massive Roman history lover). I’ve booked 7 trips and was forced to cancel each time. Here’s hoping in 2023 I’ll finally make it.
Not really when you think about what young people want and the modern comforts of life. I grew up on a farm with no internet and 3 tv stations at most, I never realized what I missed or learned about growing up independent till I moved into town. In a lot of ways I want that life back but yet I don’t want to lose the modern conveniences of life in town.
I don't get why though. Now that 'working from home' has become a thing, and people looking to unwind and for tranquility, these villages are the perfect place. They're perfect for middle class families looking to get away from the busy stressful city life.
@@BamBamGT1 there is no internet and the buildings are going down everyday little by little. There is so much money that needed to be invested to make the towns be ok to live in but in italy all the money go to shitty mafia people making shitty paper buildings and etc etc. These ghost towns will become more and more until all italians will be in big city like rome or Milan and nobody left on the countryside
@@BamBamGT1 the absurd Italian taxation certainly is part of the problem. In smaller villages, house taxes should be minimal, but instead, due to a totally flawed system, you pay taxes and bills that are almost as high as in the city.
My great great grandparents were from Vecchia and Gibellina. This was awesome to see because my grandmother tells me so many stories about my heritage but I’ve never seen it. My grandmother told us stories as kids how they were forced out and came on a boat to New Orleans. They came with nothing and I’ve only seen their story in a New Orleans museum but never have seen where I am from like this. Thank you for this!
Oooh! He was so amazing that I was just coming here to say so. RIP to a soul who obviously knew how to live in his natural rhythm despite what the rest of the world had to say. ❤
“Do not leave those things, those old memories, because out of one thing comes another, out of one thing comes a thing. Do not forget the old, because you will not see the beauty of the new”. That’s a beautifully deep quote.
@@MrAlipatik When you get older, you learn to not give a f*ck about the unimportant things in life. Hopefully, everyone makes this journey in their lives.
just one thing, when you translate from Italian, the word 'paese' may mean 'country', as is translated in this video, but also 'village', that is the meaning used by the people in their contest here: they are talking about the specific villages you questioned them on :)
Ti be precise in Italian Country is translated Paese with a capital C while “small town” is translated “paese”. Also “country” in English may mean “a non urban area” which would be translated “campagna” in Italian
Thanks for the video!! A little side note of apice vecchio, actually, a few meters away from the ghost town people still live in newer buildings! I'm one of them and actually a fan of this channel, lived my whole life in apice vecchio and still get to see the beauty of it everyday. It's actually so sad that people never say that there's people living there still, maybe because most of us are foreigners and people who aren't considered "normal". But in reality, there's amazing people who could've told u the whole history of that beautiful ghost town and our memories as kids, without a translator even!! Still, so glad you guys came all the way here and so sad that I didn't know it because I definitely would've showed up!
Thanks, guys, from the bottom of my heart. You're such an inspiration to all of us, and every time you release a new video, I know it's gonna be an incredible experience. You've helped me throughout some hard times, so thank you, again. I'm loving these last videos, but seeing you guys in my country, showing some of the infinite gems Italy hides, is a special feeling. So once more, thank you
I’m pretty sure the old man at the end of the third town section said goodbye and “Forza England!” to you guys, which translates to “Let’s go England!” since you were speaking English. I always love to see the locals make an effort to connect with you guys and contribute in any way to sharing their experiences. Great work as always
The way we start talking to older people and assuming them as our grandpa and we just really want to listen more from them, from their experiences and their way of telling stories was so amazing. I just get emotional when i saw those old man their eyes were saying that they missed their loved ones and they want to be part of attention by others
Roman roads were equipped with everything necessary for long journeys. In fact, every ten miles or so, mutationes and mansiones, 'ante-litteram' rest stops, were located along the routes. The mutationes were changing stations for the horses, which were also equipped with veterinary surgeons. They also had a small tavern. The mansiones, on the other hand, were much larger service stations offering amenities such as food, accommodation and even thermal baths. The mansiones were so important that towns developed around some of them. In Italy there are a lot of villages or town with a numerical name (Secondo,Terzo, Quarto, Settimo, Settime). All those names are due to the distance from the nearest big town, three miles, four miles, seven miles or more. Often they correspond to stopping post. So now Italy has 6000 Ghost Towns because, well there is not much call for nice sporty chariots. Folks have all decided on Lamborghinis.
I visited my grandmas aunts home last summer. It was super tiny and had been abandoned for 40+ years. All of her belongings were just left there, it had a strange feeling to it. There were family photos on the walls, the food pantry still had unopened jars with food inside, there were newspapers for the 1960s and a pair of dentures on the floor. Now that grandmas brother has started renovating the house and he's going to make it his summer holiday home.
As an Italian I had no idea about these spots! Super interesting and what characters you met! Also I’m so happy Staffan is becoming part of more videos he ads such great energy to Yes Theory and feels like such a good fit with Thomas and the rest of the guys!! 💛
Thanks for the interesting video! Just a note about the translation: "paese" is translated into "country" several times, although in that context it means "village".
As an Italian and passionate photographer of abandoned buildings I love this episode. There are so many beautiful abandoned places like this. There is one place that is almost getting there : it is called La città che muore. The city that is dying. It is Civita di Bagnoregio and its beautiful :)
I can't imagine the work that goes into these videos before you even get to the location. Like finding all these incredible, unheard of places. You expand the world for so many! It's amazing! Thank you for all you do!
I feel that Earth is the jewel in the crown of our universe. I don't understand why Christianity is so hell bent on getting us off planet. I am not going anywhere no matter how it is packaged.
That's because many of you non-italians have the stereotype of Italy only is sea/beach/ art and churches in cities like Milan/Florence/Venice and maybe Naples/Sorrento. Many of you strangers cannot imagine what is Italy neither in only 5 km far from shores.
Thanks yes theory. Because watching you guys is like a stress killer. You broaden our horizon. It's so satisfying to watch you. Whenever I'm in tension or worried i just watch one of your videos.
Crazy… a few years ago i was in Roscigno because a part of my family lives nearby and I also saw the old man living there. You pulled out a very deep memorie out of my mind, thank you for that!
what an amazing legendary guy, living alone somewhere with no permission and no enemies, wearing bright red and with that hearty laugh, everybody knows him at the cafe he's no misanthrope, I hope he lives a thousand years
That's why a mega-corp like Yahoo sponsors their videos. That's a huge thing - and tells you a lot about how popular and wholesome the channel is. Good for them, I'm super happy the people running this channel are doing well for themselves, they deserve it! I'd totally work for them if it was possible, that's a dream job - helping people and spreading love, lol - as a person with major anxiety they're doing what I can only dream of :)
I loved that you explored some of Italy's ghost towns. If you guys are willing to continue it still exploring Italy, you guys should visit Sicilies ghost towns, which some are Poggioreale and Cunziria
I Love all of your content ,been watching for years on and off as UA-cam shows come and go in my daily life . Yours makes me cry ( as a man ) .I love the travel aspect mostly as someone that works alot and hasn't travelled in years since my kids were babies.. They are now 21 and 19 . The channel reminds me of the show from PBS,"GLOBE TREKKER" . I used to party all night and fall asleep watching this amazing travel show much like yours w an antenna in my first apartment in 2000-2001 . This was obviously before internet . Thanks for the excellent content !
Does anyone else get excited when they see Staffan join on adventures? He always radiates such good energy and brings back that genuine friendship vibe that used to be in the old yes theory videos ❤ I hope he becomes a constant in the vidoes!!
I'm Italian and i really enjoyed this video, i was not even aware there were that many ghost towns in Italy. Probably less up here in the north but still.
So nice to see Stephan again with his positive energy! Looove the special and touching encounters you made! Nice to visit Italy differently! Great topic! Viva Italia! Grazie mille!
Yes Theory thank you for continuously providing a platform for us to experience unknown parts of the world and hear the untold stories of their people. As a travel agent, I often find myself referring to some of the things i've learnt from watching your videos in my consultations. Like you, I love being able to help people experience different parts of themselves through travel!
My mom used to work at the New Craco when I was a kid and I would visit her sometimes. The locals would tell me how beautiful was the old one before it started crumbling and when I visited the old one I was shocked to see how amazing it was and how unfortunate people were to leave their home.
What an amazing film you guys, Staffan was a great addition to your team. I cannot wait to visit Italy again, and maybe get a chance to see some of these beautiful areas myself!
It's a very interesting village. I've traveled to Italy so many times, but I don't think this channel is the only one who can find a place like this. I enjoyed watching it today. I think Italy is also a beautiful country😄
I find these abandoned villages still quite charming, as they evoke the past and are a sure reminder of how people lived many years ago. We have similar buildings here, in Israel, but no real abandoned villages to the extent shown in this video. Thanks for taking the time and energy to show to us these places.
Thomas, I direct this towards you.... You are doing what people will not, I'm sorry Africa didn't turn out the way you wanted it to. You still create some of the best interviews and documentaries I think most people have seen. Keep seeking discomfort. Keep being you. And to the rest of the Yes Crew, thank you for providing an open-minded perspective on the world.
im obsessed with abandoned towns and stuff like that, so that was so nice to watch would have loved to know what the man living alone does all day Happy Holidays
Yes Theory’s content has evolved so much since they started and even since I started watching them back in 2018. I’m so proud of you guys and just the amazing content and stories you can share with the world, it truly is a blessing having you guys here to share with the world. Keep up the amazing work and I can’t wait to see what 2023 has in store for you guys!
I can image this becoming a phenom; people receiving training and dedicating the entire lives to renovation abandoned cities and towns. I know the channel Ghost Town Living is dedicated to that, and that’s pretty inspiring.
I love that you didn't hesitate to ask Giuseppe if he needed anything to be brought by car. You're effortlessly kind and I really appreciate that. You need an admin assistant! I love answering emails, it was always my favourite part of any admin job. I volunteer as tribute!
So nice to see Stephan again with his positive energy! Looove the special and touching encounters you made! Nice to visit Italy differently! Great topic! Viva Italia! Grazie mille! A presto😁
I remember seeing some of these and trying to learn about them in 2012 when I lived in Italy, it's so fascinating and I didn't realize there were so many! there are also a few more on the brink of abandonment that the government tries to protect. amazing story, as always. thank you.
Though I'm from a land far away from those villages I felt so sad to see those lovely rustic homes lost to time and nature. That photo of a wedding and a small mini Fiat car. Those days of yore. Those memories. I felt a pain in my throat. Can't imagine how the people of those villages feel about the place and those nostalgic memories, the recollection, being forced to have left. May God bless you all and heal your wounds. Much love and blessings.
After the Finland trip...this is an interesting, emotional, and beautiful journey. The last village is definitely, a labor of LOVE. As always , thank u so much guys 🫶🇺🇸
Usually never comment but have to when seeing Staffan in the team! Truly made my day! Fantastic video and great stuff as usual on this channel and love that you did this topic. Think many of these villages will be rebuilt but it will take some generations, politics most likely I could imagine since they could really turn out in the wrong hands. And whatever you guys decide to do in the future it's fine, but PLEASE go back and have some more interviews with the donkeys. Also just to throw it in there, the clip from the balcony in the third village is 🔥 (yeah I know, I like details).
It is NOT an illusion. There is energy and thus potential everywhere. If you feel tied to it. There is always a reason. Thank you for sharing. I loved this video. Watching Staffan absorb and translate the energy to english was amazing. He literally breathed it in. Beautiful!
Thomas is collecting grandpas all over the world ❤️❤️ how happy old people are to share their journeys of life.... Whenever I see ghost cities... I always question one thing... How hard it will be to leave their homes and settle somewhere else and in their whole life, they can't go back to the place where their treasure of memories are... Its very sad 🙃 That mystery man is Santa living in Italy with all his virtues and wisdom to share with world... Thank you #yestheory team for documenting such amazing people and realizing all your viewers to cherish verything in our life no matter how small it is.
Your video's, stories and connections are inspiring to someone who has not always said 'yes' or has 'seeked' out any discomfort. I aim to change that. Thank you.
Hey, Yes Theory on our second channel here :)
Thank you for watching! We can’t explain how much joy it brings us to know that our content is being viewed from all over the world.
We are always seeking to tell stories that inspire others in life to Seek Discomfort and explore the beauty of the unknown. We are beyond grateful that people like you, from our community, support us in funding these adventures through our own unique brand Seek Discomfort - Every piece we design is meant to act as a daily reminder for you to live life to the fullest!
Interested in helping us tell even more stories in 2023? Check out our store here: bit.ly/3Dm8sDf
That was too sad ....
Poor man living like that
It wasn't his choice not to decide...
He cudnt be well living like that really...
I wish him a better life
His best beautiful life
It was the opposite of yes theory....
Living and experiencing and expanding
About 15 years ago I made a bicycle tour through the Swiss, Italian and Liechtenstein Alps. On the first descend my brake broke and I somehoe managed to survive and get it fixed. The first night I stopped at two people sitting at the road side on a steep climb, an Italian man and his wife from the Dominican Republic. it was getting dark already. It turned out the whole about 200 years old village of about 15 to 20 houses behind them belonged to them, they were the only inhabitants. The man offered me that I could pick one of the houses still having a roof and spend the night there. I rolled out a thin aluminum mat and my sleepingbag on a not very even stone floor. Not the most comfortable night, but it was awesome!
I just love seeking discomfort, making mad journeys, it just brings the most amazing experiences.
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Great video. I Very much enjoyed it.
The most beautiful part about this to me is how touched the older people are to have someone to talk to and share their story with. In a certain way I think old age mirrors these crumbling ghost towns. As everything falls apart, people leave, until there's nothing left but a memory.
Even listen and wanted to see him. This time there was many people's, but sometimes I think much silent times in year..
So beautifully put!
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Very beautiful and nice
They just keep hammering out these masterpieces one after the other
great👍
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"Yes Theory is slowly turning into flying around the globe and hanging out with old people" - AND I LOVE IT!!
True history is with the old.
Yeah. I like old people too. ⚡⚡
It's the best content ! And it expires !!!! So amazing they keep these people alive in memory !!!
Me too!
How is this not edited 😂😂
One very unique thing about your channel is that, unlike some American/European travel bloggers, you never display a condescending attitude whatsoever! You are always respectful, polite and sensitive to other cultures, customs and its people. Love this channel for the unique, interesting and immensely engaging content you all bring to us. God bless you all and may your team grow and flourish to amazing heights. All the very best always!
These condescending attitude comes from the main stream media. Just look how they talk to other world leaders, like treating them as misbehaving children
He is a paid actor. The channel does not belong to him. Wake up my friend. Nobody gets 9M subs alone.
I own a small remodeling company and every time I see these old, crumbling buildings in Europe it makes me want to fix them. There’s so much history and craftsmanship in these buildings!
come and start. italy actually investing a lot of money in renovations etc, i think they call it superbonus, where you can get till recently up to 110% cost covered by state.
Many villages that were abandoned in the 1970 and 1980 are currently being repopulated and renovated, at least individual houses. They are often descendants of the former emigrants who then spend their vacations there or even the whole summer. In some cases, however, there are major problems with ownership, since inheritances are divided equally among all the children, who then often live somewhere abroad and are difficult to trace. So it happens that if someone wants to buy there, it can be very difficult to find the owner and if found, to persuade him to sell - which is because there is a lot of bureaucracy involved and the value is so low that the owners actually want nothing to do with it.
@@izoyt 110%? Sounds like that would attract many shady people...
Yes, history and craftsmanship, but not much earthquake protection sadly.
Ya have much to do in your home town. Forget the publicity.
I'm crying! I never dreamed I'd see my great-grandma's town on a Yes Theory video! She was born and raised in Craco. My great-grandpa, Nunzio La Canfora, wasting no time after the marriage ceremony, whisked her away to New York City in 1915. Legend has it she went kicking and screaming. While I never met her, my dad lived with her and said she refused to learn English and only ever left their apartment in Little Italy to walk to mass at the Catholic church or buy fresh produce. RIP Maria Demma La Canfora.
Why people leave the town I don't understand
You made me cry . People do leave , but memories stay . They stay forever in the core of our heart . ❤️
Thanks for sharing
@@IshfaqAhmad-vn9sk Economics. Same all over the world. You must know that. Remote places not providing enough to live. All human history and most animals and, even, plant, fungae, bacteria do the same. There is another reason - breeding: a small population means finding a breeding partner requires travelling - again, true for rest of living world as for humans. This story could be written for fringe regions everywhere including Wales in United Kingdom
@@IshfaqAhmad-vn9sk earthquake rocked the buildings. Unsafe.
So wonderful to see this. My Grandmother was from Santo Stefano del Sol and I have a photo of her and other people gathered in the street there. I am thrilled to hear they are rebuilding because I would love to visit!
Actually, the ghost town shown in the video it's called Santo Stefano di Sessanio, and it is located in the region of Abruzzo. Santo Stefano del Sole is located in the Campania region, and it's still populated by about 2000 people, so you will find it quite lively hehe
You must be fast. Now is dramatic change going on with Albanian moving in and others migrants from the east and south.
@@borivojetravica569 albanians moving in italian ghotown?🧐
You should! How wonderful that would be!
It's hard to understand. All over Italy pristine natural places are destroyed with tourist resorts, while there are so many ghost towns in beautiful places ! The fabric for a beautiful retreat is in place, it only needs renovating .. adding maybe a pool and facilities and it would be beautiful ..
Of course these places became desolate because of shortage of work opportunities and high costs of maintaining sewerage, drinkwater, electrics etc. and often to connect with a road. And gradually lost villlage services like a school, baker&grocer.
I guess now with 4g/5g connetivity such places might be more interesting as remote working is more optional ..(Although people might want the opposite, and get away from modern 24/7 connectivity ..). And this village Santo Stefano di Sessanio is just 30 minutes from Aquila and 2 hrs from Rome ..
I’m from italy and especially in the south of the country there are a lot of abandoned towns even way older than the ones shown in this video. If you notice most of them are built in places that are hard to reach (hills, mountains, etc.), that’s because back in the days there were ottomans pirates invasions so they used natural barriers to defend. At some point the invasions stopped, so there was no need anymore to live in such isolated places and they rebuilt the towns on the coasts near the sea.
Hills and mountains sounds perfect to me
Thanks for explaining that my Dad's from Calabria a village careri
Grazie mille Marco! Great explanation.
money addicts justify planetary destruction and degradation.
i was wondering about that ..good to know!
I'm the sunglasses guy who appears in the video. I'm truly sorry for the death of Giuseppe, one of the most real persons I've ever met in my life. RIP Giuseppe, great man.
I really like the amount of respect that you have when touring the very old homes and buildings!
The mural on the ceiling gave me goosebumps, it's an absolute marvel of a piece, inspired from the classicism art period by the roman feel with the subtle use of impressionism in the background to give it depth. Just sitting in an abandoned building almost forgotten until Yes Theory showed this treasure to the world. If only it could be moved so it can be further appreciated by the masses.
I say keep it right in the abandoned untouched building where it can rest peacefully. The works of art in the cities tend to be walked all over and it loses its value. I think it’s perfect right where it is
@@nicktheavatar_ I concur…
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These abandoned ghost towns are just stunning overall. They may look creepy or eerie at first glance, however they're able to capture the interests of many people across the globe. Happy Holidays, everyone.
@@dansouthwell6557Omg we literally don’t care! 😮
That's because of the hidden history of our world. We seek the truth
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@Dan Southwell let's see who asked here😨
Have a look at a guy on yt called Shiey, he explored a few of these in Sardinia and they look amazing
I love that you're basically finding older people from around the world and hanging out with them. So much originality and preservation of what is unique to them. I think younger people tend to think older people have nothing to offer, but they are the keepers of culture and ancestral knowledge. I love this.
Oh my! His face got so full of emotions when you guys hugged him...that was truly something else...
I can't stop thinking about what he might have felt at that moment.
The ending, talking about hope for the future... so beautiful! You guys said these ghost towns were peaceful, and you can get that same feel from the entire video - a feeling of peace. Thanks again for all you do! and for giving local people the time and space to share their stories and memories with us.
"If one forgets the old, one will not see the beautiful in the new." literally so beautiful
I was touched by this video around 19:25 when one of the guys stopped and prayed for the inhabitants who no longer able to live in that abandoned village -- very sweet to see his concern about those many people of various generations who lost their homes of antiquity -- earthquake and then they had to leave (and probably scatter) so imagine how many neighbors never saw each other again.
i just love italy there are so many small towns with big histories which are important to preserve and admire their beauty and history, thank you for putting light on these towns!
I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve almost been to Italy. It’s one of the only countries I want to visit (massive Roman history lover). I’ve booked 7 trips and was forced to cancel each time. Here’s hoping in 2023 I’ll finally make it.
Hopefully you will my bro 🫂
Hope for you to come here soon!
Please keep us updated if you happen to visit❤
Have you made it?
Have you made it bro?
A few years ago, it was "800 abandoned Italian towns" now it is over 6,000. Mostly in Southern and mountain Itay. Beautiful to see, vexing to ponder.
Not really when you think about what young people want and the modern comforts of life. I grew up on a farm with no internet and 3 tv stations at most, I never realized what I missed or learned about growing up independent till I moved into town. In a lot of ways I want that life back but yet I don’t want to lose the modern conveniences of life in town.
I don't get why though. Now that 'working from home' has become a thing, and people looking to unwind and for tranquility, these villages are the perfect place. They're perfect for middle class families looking to get away from the busy stressful city life.
@@BamBamGT1 there is no internet and the buildings are going down everyday little by little. There is so much money that needed to be invested to make the towns be ok to live in but in italy all the money go to shitty mafia people making shitty paper buildings and etc etc. These ghost towns will become more and more until all italians will be in big city like rome or Milan and nobody left on the countryside
@@BamBamGT1 with WHAT internet connection? lol
@@BamBamGT1 the absurd Italian taxation certainly is part of the problem. In smaller villages, house taxes should be minimal, but instead, due to a totally flawed system, you pay taxes and bills that are almost as high as in the city.
My great great grandparents were from Vecchia and Gibellina. This was awesome to see because my grandmother tells me so many stories about my heritage but I’ve never seen it. My grandmother told us stories as kids how they were forced out and came on a boat to New Orleans. They came with nothing and I’ve only seen their story in a New Orleans museum but never have seen where I am from like this. Thank you for this!
If only you could find your ancestral home there. Its probably still standing and your its rightful heir.
"if one forgets the old, one will not see the beautiful in the new" beautifully said
I love every episode where you randomly find amazing old people and hangout with them. You should make a series for it, it will be so amazing 😍
What do you think this is if it isn't a series?
@@garymaidman625 It isn't intentionally a series about befriending elderly people. What they are saying is that there should be one.
Just found out that Giuseppe, the "Santa Claus" from Roscigno, has died a few days ago. May he rest in peace 🙏
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Oooh! He was so amazing that I was just coming here to say so. RIP to a soul who obviously knew how to live in his natural rhythm despite what the rest of the world had to say. ❤
“Do not leave those things, those old memories, because out of one thing comes another, out of one thing comes a thing. Do not forget the old, because you will not see the beauty of the new”. That’s a beautifully deep quote.
I laughed when Thomas said "yes theory is becoming finding old people around the world" its so wholesome tho😂❤
old people are treasures..
Honestly I’d watch that series 😂
It's the upmarket "Bald and Bankrupt" 😂
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When you get older, you learn to not give a f*ck about the unimportant things in life. Hopefully, everyone makes this journey in their lives.
😂 no more party only charity
what the old man said is so right "but the bad man wants to be the master of other people's things"
just one thing, when you translate from Italian, the word 'paese' may mean 'country', as is translated in this video, but also 'village', that is the meaning used by the people in their contest here: they are talking about the specific villages you questioned them on :)
Ti be precise in Italian Country is translated Paese with a capital C while “small town” is translated “paese”. Also “country” in English may mean “a non urban area” which would be translated “campagna” in Italian
@@Tulkash01 Latin: patriam, French: pays. The region you are from.
@@MsMesem "Patriam" is "the land of our fathers" or "the fatherland" in english. In italian it's "patria" btw.
Thanks for the video!! A little side note of apice vecchio, actually, a few meters away from the ghost town people still live in newer buildings! I'm one of them and actually a fan of this channel, lived my whole life in apice vecchio and still get to see the beauty of it everyday. It's actually so sad that people never say that there's people living there still, maybe because most of us are foreigners and people who aren't considered "normal". But in reality, there's amazing people who could've told u the whole history of that beautiful ghost town and our memories as kids, without a translator even!! Still, so glad you guys came all the way here and so sad that I didn't know it because I definitely would've showed up!
These young men are kind, of good hearts, and this was a great video. Thank you.
The quality of these videos get better every time! You guys should make this a Netflix series hahah
Woke netflix change the Italian Santa to a black man.
@@Rabbi_Noseberg_Shekelstein 😭 ong
@@Rabbi_Noseberg_Shekelstein Lol Netflix would def do it.
Thanks, guys, from the bottom of my heart. You're such an inspiration to all of us, and every time you release a new video, I know it's gonna be an incredible experience. You've helped me throughout some hard times, so thank you, again. I'm loving these last videos, but seeing you guys in my country, showing some of the infinite gems Italy hides, is a special feeling. So once more, thank you
I’m pretty sure the old man at the end of the third town section said goodbye and “Forza England!” to you guys, which translates to “Let’s go England!” since you were speaking English. I always love to see the locals make an effort to connect with you guys and contribute in any way to sharing their experiences. Great work as always
The way we start talking to older people and assuming them as our grandpa and we just really want to listen more from them, from their experiences and their way of telling stories was so amazing. I just get emotional when i saw those old man their eyes were saying that they missed their loved ones and they want to be part of attention by others
Roman roads were equipped with everything necessary for long journeys. In fact, every ten miles or so, mutationes and mansiones, 'ante-litteram' rest stops, were located along the routes. The mutationes were changing stations for the horses, which were also equipped with veterinary surgeons. They also had a small tavern. The mansiones, on the other hand, were much larger service stations offering amenities such as food, accommodation and even thermal baths. The mansiones were so important that towns developed around some of them.
In Italy there are a lot of villages or town with a numerical name (Secondo,Terzo, Quarto, Settimo, Settime).
All those names are due to the distance from the nearest big town, three miles, four miles, seven miles or more.
Often they correspond to stopping post.
So now Italy has 6000 Ghost Towns because, well there is not much call for nice sporty chariots. Folks have all decided on Lamborghinis.
"Don't forget the old so you can see the beauty in the new" - that's some great wisdom!
I visited my grandmas aunts home last summer. It was super tiny and had been abandoned for 40+ years. All of her belongings were just left there, it had a strange feeling to it. There were family photos on the walls, the food pantry still had unopened jars with food inside, there were newspapers for the 1960s and a pair of dentures on the floor. Now that grandmas brother has started renovating the house and he's going to make it his summer holiday home.
As an Italian I had no idea about these spots! Super interesting and what characters you met! Also I’m so happy Staffan is becoming part of more videos he ads such great energy to Yes Theory and feels like such a good fit with Thomas and the rest of the guys!! 💛
You must be from the north then.
@@faramund9865 yes 😁 from Como, almost as north as it gets haha
@@MrMcDonalds16 From Como? Lucky guy!
@@desert245 Yes, its a beautiful place! Where are you from?
Thanks for the interesting video!
Just a note about the translation: "paese" is translated into "country" several times, although in that context it means "village".
As an Italian and passionate photographer of abandoned buildings I love this episode. There are so many beautiful abandoned places like this. There is one place that is almost getting there : it is called La città che muore. The city that is dying. It is Civita di Bagnoregio and its beautiful :)
I can't imagine the work that goes into these videos before you even get to the location. Like finding all these incredible, unheard of places. You expand the world for so many! It's amazing! Thank you for all you do!
Italy countryside looks unreal ❤️ Earth is soooooo beautiful
Thanks guys visto Puglia
Tysm ❤
I feel that Earth is the jewel in the crown of our universe. I don't understand why Christianity is so hell bent on getting us off planet.
I am not going anywhere no matter how it is packaged.
That's because many of you non-italians have the stereotype of Italy only is sea/beach/ art and churches in cities like Milan/Florence/Venice and maybe Naples/Sorrento. Many of you strangers cannot imagine what is Italy neither in only 5 km far from shores.
The second village you went to was so beautiful the ceilings wow beautiful painting's
Thanks yes theory. Because watching you guys is like a stress killer. You broaden our horizon. It's so satisfying to watch you. Whenever I'm in tension or worried i just watch one of your videos.
Crazy… a few years ago i was in Roscigno because a part of my family lives nearby and I also saw the old man living there. You pulled out a very deep memorie out of my mind, thank you for that!
Hearing the older people's stories is amazing
The older the more amazing it seems
Not always..
as an italian person, i have to thank you. this is one of those hidden gems stories that i think the world should know more of
I hope I can visit Italy again soon!
So cool that steffan is still here, love the guy!
what an amazing legendary guy, living alone somewhere with no permission and no enemies, wearing bright red and with that hearty laugh, everybody knows him at the cafe he's no misanthrope, I hope he lives a thousand years
I love when you bring Staffan! Such a genuine soul
I'm convinced that Yes Theory and Seek Discomfort are the best channels on the internet, and that's coming from an internet veteran.
That's why a mega-corp like Yahoo sponsors their videos.
That's a huge thing - and tells you a lot about how popular and wholesome the channel is.
Good for them, I'm super happy the people running this channel are doing well for themselves, they deserve it!
I'd totally work for them if it was possible, that's a dream job - helping people and spreading love, lol - as a person with major anxiety they're doing what I can only dream of :)
Yes theory and the why files are my favorite channels on UA-cam rn. The why files is fantastic, the way he puts his story's together is amazing.
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@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ No.
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I loved that you explored some of Italy's ghost towns. If you guys are willing to continue it still exploring Italy, you guys should visit Sicilies ghost towns, which some are Poggioreale and Cunziria
Great content guys
I Love all of your content ,been watching for years on and off as UA-cam shows come and go in my daily life . Yours makes me cry ( as a man ) .I love the travel aspect mostly as someone that works alot and hasn't travelled in years since my kids were babies.. They are now 21 and 19 . The channel reminds me of the show from PBS,"GLOBE TREKKER" . I used to party all night and fall asleep watching this amazing travel show much like yours w an antenna in my first apartment in 2000-2001 . This was obviously before internet . Thanks for the excellent content !
"If one forgets the old one will not see the beautiful in the new, and that's what one has to always remember about the past"
Does anyone else get excited when they see Staffan join on adventures? He always radiates such good energy and brings back that genuine friendship vibe that used to be in the old yes theory videos ❤ I hope he becomes a constant in the vidoes!!
18:30 "if one forgets the old, they will not see the beautiful in the new" brilliantly put
I'm Italian and i really enjoyed this video, i was not even aware there were that many ghost towns in Italy. Probably less up here in the north but still.
Sending love to Italy from Greece! ❤️
It was good to see Stefan again. Such an incredible soul
nothing better than a Yes Theory video to end the night 🤩
Where do you live?
Same man
Or to start the day 😊
@@Livelaughandlaughmore Probably America
@@SomeonePrussian for me its 00:29 i live in The Netherlands
So nice to see Stephan again with his positive energy! Looove the special and touching encounters you made! Nice to visit Italy differently! Great topic! Viva Italia! Grazie mille!
I cant believe Bernardo Bacalhau met you guys and is on this video! 😯.Big fan of both!
I'm italian and I have to thank you for this sweet content about my country
It’s always a good day when a Yes Theory video is released 😁
What's up Jesus
Yes Theory thank you for continuously providing a platform for us to experience unknown parts of the world and hear the untold stories of their people. As a travel agent, I often find myself referring to some of the things i've learnt from watching your videos in my consultations. Like you, I love being able to help people experience different parts of themselves through travel!
I'm so happy to see that Bernardo joined you! An amazing Portuguese filmmaker! Parabéns Bernardo!
Your videos make me genuinely happy. Do them as long as you can please, like a tv show but better
Staffan omg!! Glad he's back!! I squealed when he showed up on screen
My mom used to work at the New Craco when I was a kid and I would visit her sometimes. The locals would tell me how beautiful was the old one before it started crumbling and when I visited the old one I was shocked to see how amazing it was and how unfortunate people were to leave their home.
Blame Italian management and Italian politics
Steffan is my favorite. Lol his energy is amazing.
What an amazing film you guys, Staffan was a great addition to your team. I cannot wait to visit Italy again, and maybe get a chance to see some of these beautiful areas myself!
It's a very interesting village.
I've traveled to Italy so many times, but I don't think this channel is the only one who can find a place like this. I enjoyed watching it today. I think Italy is also a beautiful country😄
Your nickname is intriguing though! If I may ask, are you sicilian or south korean?
I find these abandoned villages still quite charming, as they evoke the past and are a sure reminder of how people lived many years ago. We have similar buildings here, in Israel, but no real abandoned villages to the extent shown in this video. Thanks for taking the time and energy to show to us these places.
Thomas, I direct this towards you.... You are doing what people will not, I'm sorry Africa didn't turn out the way you wanted it to. You still create some of the best interviews and documentaries I think most people have seen. Keep seeking discomfort. Keep being you.
And to the rest of the Yes Crew, thank you for providing an open-minded perspective on the world.
For a person who's never gotten to travel I'm always excited to see how u visit new places
Its amazing how they just keep hammering out these masterpieces one after the other
I just want to say i love italy and italians , they are so expressive, i love it
what a beautiful end to such a sad story. thank you :)
Just bought a seek discomfort sweater… you guys are the only channel that inspires me so much and gives me a different perspective of the world
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@@blueasbestos1: Actually, Blue, it’s spelled “Blah, blah, blah”.
I hope that 2023 is a good year for you!
im obsessed with abandoned towns and stuff like that, so that was so nice to watch
would have loved to know what the man living alone does all day
Happy Holidays
Don't you hate that UA-cam is now showing full names of people? I feel like now we are kind of stuck in the same situation
Watch "Ghost Town Living" channel. The dude came a long way in rebuilding a ghost town.
He does nothing, dont you see he is a filthy and lazy man?
Every town in the world haves at least a few of them..! 😀
He smokes his pipe all day 🤣
Yes Theory’s content has evolved so much since they started and even since I started watching them back in 2018. I’m so proud of you guys and just the amazing content and stories you can share with the world, it truly is a blessing having you guys here to share with the world. Keep up the amazing work and I can’t wait to see what 2023 has in store for you guys!
I can image this becoming a phenom; people receiving training and dedicating the entire lives to renovation abandoned cities and towns. I know the channel Ghost Town Living is dedicated to that, and that’s pretty inspiring.
I love that you didn't hesitate to ask Giuseppe if he needed anything to be brought by car. You're effortlessly kind and I really appreciate that. You need an admin assistant! I love answering emails, it was always my favourite part of any admin job. I volunteer as tribute!
Love how this was a great mix of the OG Yes Theory vids of exploring abandoned places and the new storytelling techniques that you use.
So nice to see Stephan again with his positive energy! Looove the special and touching encounters you made! Nice to visit Italy differently! Great topic! Viva Italia! Grazie mille! A presto😁
Viva l'italia!non viva italia!le basi per favore!
Thank you for sharing and your guys' positivity is inspiring and these videos warm my heart and give me hope. Much love to you all!!
I remember seeing some of these and trying to learn about them in 2012 when I lived in Italy, it's so fascinating and I didn't realize there were so many! there are also a few more on the brink of abandonment that the government tries to protect. amazing story, as always. thank you.
@Dan Southwell omg we do not care 😨
@@israhell8023 hahaha man let him have his happiness
Do you happen to know the reason of why so many people are abandoning towns? Even I saw some articles last year about couple of them are slowly dying.
@@vatsal1917 earthquakes and people moving to bigger cities with more opportunities. Most of these twons are fairly isolated on remote mountains
Though I'm from a land far away from those villages I felt so sad to see those lovely rustic homes lost to time and nature. That photo of a wedding and a small mini Fiat car. Those days of yore. Those memories. I felt a pain in my throat.
Can't imagine how the people of those villages feel about the place and those nostalgic memories, the recollection, being forced to have left.
May God bless you all and heal your wounds.
Much love and blessings.
After the Finland trip...this is an interesting, emotional, and beautiful journey. The last village is definitely, a labor of LOVE. As always , thank u so much guys 🫶🇺🇸
Usually never comment but have to when seeing Staffan in the team! Truly made my day! Fantastic video and great stuff as usual on this channel and love that you did this topic. Think many of these villages will be rebuilt but it will take some generations, politics most likely I could imagine since they could really turn out in the wrong hands. And whatever you guys decide to do in the future it's fine, but PLEASE go back and have some more interviews with the donkeys. Also just to throw it in there, the clip from the balcony in the third village is 🔥 (yeah I know, I like details).
Wow, those places are beautiful and what they did on restoring the last town was wonderful. Thank you for always doing amazing videos❣️👏🏻❣️
You can find so much history and beauty in even the simplest things when you take the time to look for them. Thomas keeps on showing us that, so cool!
It is NOT an illusion. There is energy and thus potential everywhere. If you feel tied to it. There is always a reason. Thank you for sharing. I loved this video. Watching Staffan absorb and translate the energy to english was amazing. He literally breathed it in. Beautiful!
I do urban photography and exploration as a hobby seeing you guys go to these places are awesome love your messages keep it up
Stefann is so wholesome. I hope to be like him one day 💜💜💜💜💜
Thomas is collecting grandpas all over the world ❤️❤️ how happy old people are to share their journeys of life.... Whenever I see ghost cities... I always question one thing... How hard it will be to leave their homes and settle somewhere else and in their whole life, they can't go back to the place where their treasure of memories are... Its very sad 🙃
That mystery man is Santa living in Italy with all his virtues and wisdom to share with world...
Thank you #yestheory team for documenting such amazing people and realizing all your viewers to cherish verything in our life no matter how small it is.
Your video's, stories and connections are inspiring to someone who has not always said 'yes' or has 'seeked' out any discomfort. I aim to change that. Thank you.
I want that house with the marble stairs and amazing balcony!