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August 24, 79 A.D.A day like any other day in the thriving Roman resort town of Pompeii, sheltered in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius. Then, the volcano erupts and lava engulfs the city, preserving it in time. Historians walk us through the daily life of this ill-fated community.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: History Channel (Television network) (sponsoring body.)
Other Authors: Frank, David M. (Producer), Ben-Nun, Benya (Producer), Ackroyd, David (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : A & E Television Networks, 1997.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Pompeii (Extinct city)
Pompeii (Extinct city) > Social life and customs.
Italy > Antiquities.
Pompéi (Ville ancienne)
Pompéi (Ville ancienne) > Mœurs et coutumes.
Italie > Antiquités.
Antiquities.
Manners and customs.
Italy.
Italy > Pompeii (Extinct city)
Documentary television programs.
Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:August 24, 79 A.D.A day like any other day in the thriving Roman resort town of Pompeii, sheltered in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius. Then, the volcano erupts and lava engulfs the city, preserving it in time. Historians walk us through the daily life of this ill-fated community.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed August 03, 2018).
Physical Description:1 online resource (42 min.)
Playing Time:00:42:24