Pompeii in Flames: A CBS Radio Epic Revisited
What happens when a civilization collapses—not only in fire, but in spirit?
In this deep-dive episode of Chesterton Radio, we explore the full five-part CBS Radio Mystery Theater adaptation of The Last Days of Pompeii—a sweeping historical drama of love, corruption, and conversion set against one of history’s most unforgettable disasters.
From the shadowy temples of pagan Rome to the rising witness of early Christianity, this series weaves together unforgettable characters—Marcus, Lydia, Orianna—and the chilling presence of Arbaces, the High Priest whose hunger for power mirrors the decay of…
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