Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town
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The volcanic eruption that ravaged Pompeii in year 79 is one of the most famous in history. It is known how its victims died, but how did they live? A new insight into the lives of the people who lived in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius before its cataclysmic eruption.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2010-12-14
Runtime: 59 mins
Director: Paul Elston
Writer: Paul Elston
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary, History
Original title: Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town
Production Companies: Brave New Media, Lion Television
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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