Pompeii: The New Dig

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This new landmark three-part series follows the most extensive archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation. Nearly two years in the making, with exclusive access to the dig and the all-Italian team of archaeologists, the series follows the excavation of an entire city block, Insula 10, in the north of the city.

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    House of Treasures

    S1 E4 - 54m 52s

    "House of Treasures" follows the latest revelations as the biggest archaeological dig in Pompeii for a generation reaches its climax – a woman found with pearl earrings, elaborate mosaics and a private spa and gym are among the new discoveries.

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    The Final Hours

    S1 E3 - 53m 57s

    In Pompeii, the excavation of a wealthy villa, bakery and laundry reaches its climax. Chilling revelations about what people were doing in the final terrifying hours in AD 79 are revealed. As the eruption began to subside, were they over the worst?

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    Escape

    S1 E2 - 53m 20s

    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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