Pompeii: Life Before DeathApril 1, 2018

Pompeii is nestled in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, whose massive eruption in 79 AD simultaneously destroyed and preserved this bustling Roman town. It is one of the world’s most iconic sites, a city frozen in time that has revealed more about everyday Roman life than anywhere else. But despite centuries of research and endless scrutiny, Pompeii still has its secrets.

Pompeii: Life Before Death was broadcast on SBS ONE at Sunday 26 July 2020, 12:15. This episode was initially placed on Sunday 1 April 2018.