Doomsday in Pompeii
- 2023
- 40m
In 79AD, after centuries of dormancy, Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering the surrounding cities with a thick layer of volcanic ash, pumice and mud. One such city was Pompeii. The eruption had ... Read allIn 79AD, after centuries of dormancy, Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering the surrounding cities with a thick layer of volcanic ash, pumice and mud. One such city was Pompeii. The eruption had killed thousands - but the pumice and mud formed a natural and unique 'time capsule' that ... Read allIn 79AD, after centuries of dormancy, Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering the surrounding cities with a thick layer of volcanic ash, pumice and mud. One such city was Pompeii. The eruption had killed thousands - but the pumice and mud formed a natural and unique 'time capsule' that preserved the buildings, sculptures and even human remains. What these remains have shown ... Read all