National Geographic Documentaries

Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead (2019x27)

Uitzenddatum: Jan 31, 2019

At the height of the Roman Empire, an eruption of Mount Vesuvius buries the town of Pompeii in volcanic ash, killing thousands. Now, for the very first time, forensic experts investigate a group of victims called "The Fugitives." X-rays reveal ages, injuries suffered, and even artifacts like sandals and jewelry; the investigation also reveals why the victims failed to escape.