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The documentary tells the story of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius from the point of view of assorted inhabitants of Pompeii and Herculaneum whose names and occupations are known, including a local politician and his family, a fuller, his wife, and two gladiators.
On 24 August AD79, the sleeping giant Mount Vesuvius erupted with horrifying force, destroying the prosperous Roman cities Pompeii and Herculeneum.
Pompeii: The Last Day is a dramatized documentary that tells of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on 24 August 79 AD. This eruption covered the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in ash and pumice, killing all those trapped between the volcano and the sea.
On 24 August AD79 Mount Vesuvius erupted, showering the Pompeii with ash, smoke and rock. Some escaped, but those who remained were entombed forever. Combining dramatic reconstructions, expert investigations, and CGI, this film recreates a vivid and engaging account of the last day.
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12 Apr 2008 · A reconstruction of the final events leading to one of the worst natural disasters to strike the ancient world. Drawing on contemporary accounts and recent archaeological discoveries, this drama ...
The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius destroys the Italian city in 79 A.D.
