On August 24th, 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted with catastrophic force, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae under ash and pumice. This eruption sent lethal gases and volcanic debris into the sky, entombing these cities for nearly 1,700 years and freezing their everyday life in time.
What You’ll Learn in This Video:
Pliny the Younger’s Eyewitness Story: How Pliny the Younger recorded the eruption from Misenum and shared his observations with Tacitus.
Pompeii and Herculaneum’s Final Moments: Relive the tragic fall of these cities as volcanic ash and debris buried homes and streets.
The Heroism of Pliny the Elder: Follow the final journey of Pliny the Elder as he led a daring rescue mission, only to be overcome by the deadly fumes.
Why You Should Watch This Video:
If you love ancient history or are captivated by natural disasters, this video offers a unique look at first-hand accounts from one of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history.
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