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Pompeii's Sad Tales
38:25 - 48:36 (10:10)
Pompeii’s ruins hold many tragic stories of common people who were ignored by wealthy and powerful individuals. The city was sacked repeatedly, and despite deep freeze preserving one man’s last terrifying moments, mothers, families, and couples were not seen as important by Pompeii's elites.
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Pompeii, unlike other parts of Rome, was not raided by people hunting for valuables or kings and queens, which is why the rediscovery and excavation of the city's homes, shops, art and people that were really well-preserved has been so important - it has given an insight into what everyday people of ancient Rome were like.
38:25 - 42:19 (03:54)
Summary
Pompeii, unlike other parts of Rome, was not raided by people hunting for valuables or kings and queens, which is why the rediscovery and excavation of the city's homes, shops, art and people that were really well-preserved has been so important - it has given an insight into what everyday people of ancient Rome were like.
ChapterPompeii's Sad Tales
EpisodeSelects: How Pompeii Worked
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A historian and educator shares the story of Giuseppe Fiorelli, who filled cavities caused by the remains of Pompeiians who died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius with plaster, creating detailed molds of those who were once alive in the ancient city.
42:19 - 45:33 (03:13)
Summary
A historian and educator shares the story of Giuseppe Fiorelli, who filled cavities caused by the remains of Pompeiians who died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius with plaster, creating detailed molds of those who were once alive in the ancient city.
ChapterPompeii's Sad Tales
EpisodeSelects: How Pompeii Worked
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Archeological excavations in Pompeii have shed light on the dietary practices of the rich and the poor.
45:33 - 48:36 (03:02)
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Archeological excavations in Pompeii have shed light on the dietary practices of the rich and the poor. The findings suggest that the people of Pompeii who were worse off had a better diet, consisting largely of healthy plants and legumes that resembled a Mediterranean diet.