Why does Italy have 6000 Ghost Towns? (hidden Italy)

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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.

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.

Just found out that Giuseppe, the "Santa Claus" from Roscigno, has died a few days ago. May he rest in peace 🙏

I really like the amount of respect that you have when touring the very old homes and buildings!

"Yes Theory is slowly turning into flying around the globe and hanging out with old people" - AND I LOVE IT!!

They just keep hammering out these masterpieces one after the other

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!

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!

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.

"If one forgets the old, one will not see the beautiful in the new." literally so beautiful

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.

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 :)

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.

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.

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.

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.

I laughed when Thomas said "yes theory is becoming finding old people around the world" its so wholesome tho😂❤

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!

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.