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.