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Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town
Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town

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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

14 December 2010

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Mary Beard

Mary Beard

Herself - Presenter

Fabian Kanz

Fabian Kanz

Himself

Mattia Buondonno

Mattia Buondonno

Himself

Andrew Wallace-Hadrill

Andrew Wallace-Hadrill

Himself

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