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Pompeii : daily life of the Ancient Romans /

Demonstrates and explains the history of Pompeii and its relationship to Rome; the customs, life-style, living standards, and moral and religious values of Pompeians; and the cataclysm that buried the city and suffocated its entire population. Recreations of buildings and other sites help to clarify...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Istituto Luce (Italy), Films for the Humanities (Firm), Cinecittà International
Other Authors: Constantini, Luigi, Casellato, Luigi, Zinny, Vittoria, Lanchester, Robert, Martello, Mary
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2003]
Subjects:
Pompeii (Extinct city)
Extinct cities > Italy.
Cities and towns, Ancient > Italy.
Italy > Antiquities.
Documentary films.
Description
Summary:Demonstrates and explains the history of Pompeii and its relationship to Rome; the customs, life-style, living standards, and moral and religious values of Pompeians; and the cataclysm that buried the city and suffocated its entire population. Recreations of buildings and other sites help to clarify an extremely vivid and informative program.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Conceived by Arrigo Equini ; historical consultant Alfonso DeFranciscis ; director of photography Mario Gianni ; editor Josip Duiella ; production coordinator Marcello Luipi ; music Mario Molino ; production facilities, Cinecittà Rome.