Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #68786 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-04-25
• Format: NTSC

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August 24, 79 AD began like any other day for the residents of Herculaneum and Pompeii. Then Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering the many shops, villas, markets and thoroughfares of these bustling, comfortable cities beneath lava and ash, preserving forever a fascinating glimpse into daily life during the Roman Empire. Visit these cities forever trapped in time, and learn of the latest discoveries from the archaeological director of Pompeii. Journey far beyond the ongoing excavations into the very lives cut short by the ancient tragedy. How many escaped the wrath of the volcano? What can we learn from what they left behind, and from the people who did not escape? Step into a time machine bound for the glory days of the Roman Empire in POMPEII.

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Customer Reviews

Top notch as expected from History Channel
As expected, the dramatic documentary was a great preparation for our visit to Pompey. Historically accurate and using shots really from the archaelogical site it gives a visual historic record. The director created stories around the plaster casts of bodies trapped in the eruption. Great for kids (but caution some of the shots with skeletal remains scared our 4 year old daughter)

Fascinating Bit of History but Not Long Enough
As with anything from the History channel, the video is informative, interesting and has good video. But alas, I wish it were longer for the price!