Pompeii: The New Dig

The series follows the biggest archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation. Exciting discoveries and fresco-inspired animations tell the story of life in Pompeii AD 79. It also imagines the horrors faced by resident as Vesuvius erupted.

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Pompeii: The New Dig

The Bodies

Monday
Feb 2

10:00 am

1 Hour

The excavation begins with the discovery of a large brick-built oven; further investigations reveal it was part of a thriving commercial bakery.

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