Pompeii.When speaking about Pompeii, I discuss what
life was like in Pompeii before the famous eruption of AD 79. I describe the
eruption of Vesuvius and its effect on the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. I
explain what happened to Pompeii afterwards and why it remained buried for 1700
years. I describe how Pompeii was accidentally uncovered and the types of
objects and remains that were found there. I explain how the rediscovery of
Pompeii has enabled scientists and historians to understand better what life was
like in ancient Rome times. My PowerPoint presentation includes many rare images
that I discovered in the photographic archive at Pompeii during my research for Bodies
from the Ash.
I offer special
rates for schools and libraries near the traveling Pompeii
exhibit. Email me for details.
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