Mar 03, 2016
90 min
Full-HD

Pompeii: New Secrets Revealed (2016)

With unparalleled access to Pompeii and featuring cutting-edge modern technology, Mary Beard guides us through this amazing slice of the ancient world. For the first time ever, CT scanning and x-ray equipment bring new light to the secrets of the victims of the 79 AD eruption. Mary unpacks the human stories behind the tragic figures - gladiators, slaves, businesswomen and children.

Category

Documentary History

Country

United Kingdom

Companies

Lion Television

Mary Beard

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