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Secrets of the dead. Last days of Pompeii /

What were the last days in Pompeii like before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago? In 2021, for the first time, an ornate four-wheeled ceremonial chariot was discovered in the ruins of Pompeii, offering new insights into the lives of wealthy, high-ranking landowners who lived in villas o...

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Other Authors: Boschin, Liza (Director), Burns, Steve (Documentary television producer) (Producer), Millière, Stéphane (Producer), Zappi, Fabrizio (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service, 2022.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Excavations (Archaeology) > Italy > Pompeii (Extinct city)
Pompeii (Extinct city)
Pompeii (Extinct city) > Social life and customs.
Fouilles (Archéologie) > Italie > Pompéi (Ville ancienne)
Pompéi (Ville ancienne)
Pompéi (Ville ancienne) > Mœurs et coutumes.
Excavations (Archaeology)
Manners and customs
Italy > Pompeii (Extinct city)
documentary film.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:What were the last days in Pompeii like before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago? In 2021, for the first time, an ornate four-wheeled ceremonial chariot was discovered in the ruins of Pompeii, offering new insights into the lives of wealthy, high-ranking landowners who lived in villas on rich farmland outside the city.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed January 30, 2023).
Physical Description:1 online resource (56 minutes)
Playing Time:00:55:22