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Pompeii: Life and Death in the Shadow of Vesuvius
Lucas and Luna delve into the story of Pompeii, the Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. They explore what daily life was like for its inhabitants—from the bustling forum and lavish baths to the grim realities of slavery and gladiatorial combat. Lucas unpacks the archaeological discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of Roman urban life, including the casts of victims preserved in ash, the graffiti that reveals political passions, and the frescoes that decorated homes. They also touch on the debate over whether the Romans knew the mountain was a…
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