Exploration of the archaeological site of the city that was encrusted by incendiary ash when deadly Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Archaeological director Baldasarre Conticello takes viewers on a tour of Pompeii's ruins, and visits Herculaneum, which was destroyed by Vesuvius at the same time.
8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Marvels Part 2
Conquest, lust, murder, revenge--and the power of unrivalled technology. These are the cornerstones in the foundation of the Roman Empire. Yet Rome wasn't built in a day--but in this 2-part special we rebuild it all in just two hours! Extensive state-of-the-art CGI animation helps viewers see Rome's greatest structures the way the ancient Romans saw them. With insights from engineers, archaeologists, and historians from around the globe.