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Summary
The Hero of Herculaneum investigates one of the most famous disasters in human history: the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. In 1982, archaeologists excavating the original beachfront at Herculaneum found 300 mummified skeletons, buried under volcanic ash. One was armed to the teeth and laden with gold and silver. Contributions from leading experts in Roman history will investigate his fate. (From the UK) (Documentary) M CC
