WONDERS OF THE WORLD
THE RUINED CITIES OF POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM
Italy
A Volcano's Wrath; an Archaeologist's Dream
The volcano Vesuvius still looms of the ruined Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, along the coast of Southern Italy.
Dr. Fiona Radford from the Partial Historians stops by to discuss these accidental wonders: towns whose destruction have preserved a remarkable view of Roman daily life. We follow Pliny the Elder as he ventures to his death, pillow strapped to his head. There's chaos, destruction, drama, and weird fish sauce!
Plus I cannot be so close to Naples without talking about pizza, that most glorious gift to the world.
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Berry, Joanne. The Complete Pompeii
Butterworth, Alex. Pompeii: the Living City
Etienne, Robert. Pompeii: the Day a City Died
Lonely Planet Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast
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Rick Steves Italy
Suetonius. Lives of the Historians
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