Episode 2
At Pompeii, a new excavation continues to unearth rich discoveries. Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University joins the team to look for those who might have escaped the city. His pioneering new investigation finds evidence that some Pompeiians survived the eruption of AD 79.
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S1 E2 - 30s
At Pompeii, a new excavation continues to unearth rich discoveries, while a pioneering new investigation finds evidence that some Pompeiians survived the eruption of AD 79.
Professor Tuck Begins His Search
S1 E2 - 3m 2s
Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University begins a pioneering new research project looking for potential eruption survivors. He starts by visiting a newly discovered tomb that holds vital clues as to how many people lived in Pompeii in 79 AD.
Stay or Flee
S1 E2 - 2m 20s
Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University begins a pioneering new research project looking for potential eruption survivors. He starts by visiting a newly discovered tomb that holds vital clues as to how many people lived in Pompeii in AD 79.
Achilles Restoration
S1 E2 - 2m 2s
The all-Italian archaeologists discover expensive marble furniture in the atrium area of the wealthy residence. They think the owner would have used it to show his wealth and status to his guests and clients.
Ceiling Fresco
S1 E2 - 1m 37s
Two of the archaeologists begin to reconstruct an elaborate and intricately painted fresco. As they piece it back together, it reveals a scene from the Middle East. The delicate painting is one of the best found in Pompeii, and the surprise is that the artist painted it directly onto a ceiling.
Marble At No Expense
S1 E2 - 1m 19s
Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University begins a pioneering new research project looking for potential eruption survivors. He starts by visiting a newly discovered tomb that holds vital clues as to how many people lived in Pompeii in AD 79.
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