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Eruption
May 15, 2024
Volcanologist Professor Chris Jackson describes the warning signs in the hours before the eruption in AD 79. He then explains how the eruption blew the top of Mount Vesuvius clean off, sending a column of ash and rock high into the sky.
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S1E3
In Pompeii, the biggest dig in a generation reaches its climax with thrilling discoveries....
Episode 1
S1E1
At Pompeii, in the biggest dig in a generation, archaeologists excavate a new city block.
Clips & Previews
The Black Frescoes
S1E3
Pompeii’s director, Dr. Gabriel Zuchtriegel, reveals painted frescoes on black walls.
A Deadly Pyroclastic Flow Hits Pompeii
S1E3
Volcanologist Professor Chris Jackson discovers evidence of the deadly pyroclastic flow.
Discovering a 3D Snake
S1E3
In the wealthy house, archaeologist discovers two three-dimensional snakes.
Marble At No Expense
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The archaeologists discover expensive marble furniture in the atrium of the wealthy house....
Ceiling Fresco
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Archaeologists in Pompeii begin to reconstruct an elaborate, intricately painted fresco.
Achilles Restoration
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Archaeologists begin to restore a fresco depicting the Greek myth of Achilles.
Stay or Flee
S1E2
Professor Chris Jackson explains how Pompeiians might have survived the eruption of AD 79....
Professor Tuck Begins His Search
S1E2
Professor Steven Tuck begins pioneering research looking for potential eruption survivors....
Valeria Makes a Shocking Discovery
S1E1
Anthropologist Dr. Valeria Amoretti is carefully excavating the remains of two bodies.
A New Chapter
S1E1
Archaeologists begin excavating a previously untouched area of Pompeii called Insula 10.
Preview
April 12, 2024
The series follows the biggest archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation.
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