Pompeii: The New Dig

Episode 2

At Pompeii, a new excavation continues to unearth rich discoveries. Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University joins the team to look for those who might have escaped the city. His pioneering new investigation finds evidence that some Pompeiians survived the eruption of AD 79.

Professor Tuck Begins His Search

3m 2s

Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University begins a pioneering new research project looking for potential eruption survivors. He starts by visiting a newly discovered tomb that holds vital clues as to how many people lived in Pompeii in 79 AD.

Previews + Extras

  • Stay or Flee: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Stay or Flee

    S1 E2 - 2m 20s

    Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University begins a pioneering new research project looking for potential eruption survivors. He starts by visiting a newly discovered tomb that holds vital clues as to how many people lived in Pompeii in AD 79.

  • Achilles Restoration: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Achilles Restoration

    S1 E2 - 2m 2s

    The all-Italian archaeologists discover expensive marble furniture in the atrium area of the wealthy residence. They think the owner would have used it to show his wealth and status to his guests and clients.

  • Ceiling Fresco: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ceiling Fresco

    S1 E2 - 1m 37s

    Two of the archaeologists begin to reconstruct an elaborate and intricately painted fresco. As they piece it back together, it reveals a scene from the Middle East. The delicate painting is one of the best found in Pompeii, and the surprise is that the artist painted it directly onto a ceiling.

  • Marble At No Expense: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Marble At No Expense

    S1 E2 - 1m 19s

    Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University begins a pioneering new research project looking for potential eruption survivors. He starts by visiting a newly discovered tomb that holds vital clues as to how many people lived in Pompeii in AD 79.

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