Pompeii's 'Stone' Bodies, Brothels & Bathhouses | Dan Snow's History Hit
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Pompeii is a city frozen in time and shows us exactly how the Romans really lived. Buried by volcanic ash and debris from the catastrophic eruption of Versuvius in 79AD, visitors to the Roman town can still see eerily preserved homes, bathhouses, the notorious brothel and plaster casts of victims in their last moments. Dan is joined by Dr Kate Lister to explain the history behind what remains at Pompeii and their top tips for visiting.
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