People of Pompeii: Life and Death Under The Volcano
The Ancients
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In 79 AD, life in Pompeii unfolded beneath the shadow of a tremoring Mount Vesuvius. Streets bustled, businesses thrived, and merchants built fortunes, unaware disaster was hours away. But what happened when that disaster struck? How did these ordinary Roman citizens seek to survive the last days of Pompeii?
In today's episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Jessica Venner to uncover the final moments before and during the eruption. From the famous garum trade to the chaos of ash and fire, discover how ordinary Pompeians experienced one of history’s most devastating disasters, and what their stories reveal about life and death in the Roman world.
0:00 Introduction to Pompeii
2:03 The Fertile Region of Campania
4:28 Fish Sauce, Cherries, and Cabbages
7:00 The Warning Signs: Earthquakes of 62 AD
11:45 Population Debates and Urban Gardens
15:59 Eruption Date Controversy
19:19 7 Real People: The Lost Voices of Pompeii
25:35 The Fish Sauce Magnate of the Ancient World
34:42 The Cult of Isis and Egyptian Influence
41:15 Local Politics and the People's Man
46:34 Hour-by-Hour: The Destruction of 79 AD
1:01:48 The Afterlife: Survivors and Refugees
Presented by Tristan Hughes. Producers are Joseph Knight & McKenna Fernandez, senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. Editor is Matthew Wilson. Channel manager is Vilde Øksnes.
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20 Comments
Julia Felix sounds like a fascinating woman among many intriguing women of her city.
What a wonderful interview & discussion. Thank you so much. I’ve really been loving The Ancients.
Dr Jessica Venner was such a great guest. I hope she appears again, & I’ve definitely added her book to my list of books to read & buy.
People of Pompeii: Life and Death Under The Volcano
The Ancients
17,827 views
In 79 AD, life in Pompeii unfolded beneath the shadow of a tremoring Mount Vesuvius. Streets bustled, businesses thrived, and merchants built fortunes, unaware disaster was hours away. But what happened when that disaster struck? How did these ordinary Roman citizens seek to survive the last days of Pompeii?
In today's episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Jessica Venner to uncover the final moments before and during the eruption. From the famous garum trade to the chaos of ash and fire, discover how ordinary Pompeians experienced one of history’s most devastating disasters, and what their stories reveal about life and death in the Roman world.
0:00 Introduction to Pompeii
2:03 The Fertile Region of Campania
4:28 Fish Sauce, Cherries, and Cabbages
7:00 The Warning Signs: Earthquakes of 62 AD
11:45 Population Debates and Urban Gardens
15:59 Eruption Date Controversy
19:19 7 Real People: The Lost Voices of Pompeii
25:35 The Fish Sauce Magnate of the Ancient World
34:42 The Cult of Isis and Egyptian Influence
41:15 Local Politics and the People's Man
46:34 Hour-by-Hour: The Destruction of 79 AD
1:01:48 The Afterlife: Survivors and Refugees
Presented by Tristan Hughes. Producers are Joseph Knight & McKenna Fernandez, senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. Editor is Matthew Wilson. Channel manager is Vilde Øksnes.
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All music from Epidemic Sounds.
#HistoryHitPodcast #TheAncients #Pompeii