Go inside the biggest Pompeii excavation in a generation. Explore a full city block as archaeologists uncover businesses, works of art, and dramatic new finds that reveal what Pompeiians were doing in the hours before Vesuvius buried them in ash.
EPISODE 1
The Bodies
Shadow an all-Italian team of archaeologists as they begin excavating an undisturbed city block called Insula 10 in Pompeii’s north end. Examine a newly discovered industrial brick oven that appears to be the remains of a thriving commercial bakery.
EPISODE 2
Escape
Hunt for clues about horses, famous fish-sauce makers, and others who fled Pompeii in time. Then check out a Roman-style laundrette, elaborate plumbing, and an ornate fresco that all point to the presence of a wealthy, powerful local ruler.
EPISODE 3
The Final Hours
Look back at the moments before Vesuvius unleashed its final hellish blow upon the city’s surviving residents. Examine haunting offerings to the gods, protective charms, and last-minute graffiti on the walls left by desperate, trapped Pompeiians.
Kate Fleetwood
Elena Mortelliti
Ian Hunt
Richard Bradley
