The lavish lifestyles of Pompeii as seen through theatres, baths, markets, parties, and home life, and a recreation of the volcanic explosion. Recreated as it might have happened. Explore the ancient city of Pompeii, rediscovered in 1748, through reconstructions and 3-D animation. Slide show with narration by Irmgard Bartenbach of California State University at Long Beach. 3-D views and computer animation.
Archaeologists explore the ongoing excavations.
Clues to the culture and lifestyle of Pompeians through surviving murals, mosaics, statues and buildings. Commentary, footage, 3D animations. Hosted by Leonard Nimoy. Join the archaeological director of Pompeii for an in-depth look at those whose lives were cut short by this ancient disaster. Traces the history of Pompeii and its relationship to Rome with a re-created walk through the city's streets, villas, shops, temples, basilicas, stadium, and markets.