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Episode 2

Season 1 Episode 2 | 53m 20s

At Pompeii, a new excavation continues to unearth rich discoveries. Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University joins the team to look for those who might have escaped the city. His pioneering new investigation finds evidence that some Pompeiians survived the eruption of AD 79.

Aired: 05/21/24 | Expires: 06/19/24
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