On 24 August AD79, the sleeping giant
Mount Vesuvius erupted with horrifying force, destroying the prosperous
Roman cities Pompeii and Herculeneum. Their inhabitants were subjected to 24 hours of untold horror. Four million tonnes of pumice,
rock and ash rained on the towns, suffocating the life out of the cities, and burying alove those who had been unable to flee.
Pompeii -
The Last Day recreates that momentous day, and shows first hand the horror of Pompeii's last hours. Factual characters based on historical and forensic evidence unearthed in Pompeii and
Herculaneum, as well as extracts from Gauis Plinius
Monor's account of the disaster, help bring to life one of the most notorious disasters in history.
Using stunning visual effects, the film recreates each stage of the
24 hour eruption and explores the devastating impact on the main characters;
Julius Polybius, wealthy baker and aspiring politician; Stephanus, a cloth worker and social climber and his wife Fortunata Celadus the celebrity gladiator;
Pliny the elder, in charge of the rescue mission; and, finally,
Pliny the younger, who documents the horrors of the tragedy.
The highest ever rated history documentary on the
BBC at the time of its release in
2003, it was reportedly watched by more than
10 million people.
I was kindly asked to promote an e-book, so here it is:
E-book
Rome in a weekend:
Helping you plan your weekend in Rome
http://www.romesightseeing.net/e-book-rome-in-a-weekend/
- published: 23 May 2014
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