Pompeii: The New Dig
A landmark series following the biggest archaeological dig at Pompeii for a generation.
The Bodies
S1 Ep1 | 53m 29s
At Pompeii, in the biggest dig in a generation, archaeologists excavate a new city block.
Escape
S1 Ep2 | 53m 20s
An excavation in Pompeii unearths new rich finds, and the search is on for survivors.
The Final Hours
S1 Ep3 | 53m 57s
In Pompeii, the biggest dig in a generation reaches its climax with thrilling discoveries.
House of Treasures
S1 Ep4 | 54m 52s
Join the final chapter of Pompeii’s largest excavation in a generation.
A New Chapter
S1 Ep1 | 1m 42s
Archaeologists begin excavating a previously untouched area of Pompeii called Insula 10.
Valeria Makes a Shocking Discovery
S1 Ep1 | 1m 59s
Anthropologist Dr. Valeria Amoretti is carefully excavating the remains of two bodies.
Eruption
S1 Ep1 | 2m 1s
Professor Chris Jackson describes the warning signs in the hours before the eruption in AD 79.
Pickaxe
S1 Ep1 | 1m 38s
The archaeologists discover 2000-year-old workman’s tools, including an ancient pickaxe.
Episode 2 Preview
S1 Ep2 | 30s
An excavation in Pompeii unearths new rich finds, and the search is on for survivors.
Professor Tuck Begins His Search
S1 Ep2 | 3m 2s
Professor Steven Tuck begins pioneering research looking for potential eruption survivors.
Stay or Flee
S1 Ep2 | 2m 20s
Professor Chris Jackson explains how Pompeiians might have survived the eruption of AD 79.
Achilles Restoration
S1 Ep2 | 2m 2s
Archaeologists begin to restore a fresco depicting the Greek myth of Achilles.
Ceiling Fresco
S1 Ep2 | 1m 37s
Archaeologists in Pompeii begin to reconstruct an elaborate, intricately painted fresco.
Marble At No Expense
S1 Ep2 | 1m 19s
The archaeologists discover expensive marble furniture in the atrium of the wealthy house.
Episode 3 Preview
S1 Ep3 | 30s
In Pompeii, the biggest dig in a generation reaches its climax with thrilling discoveries.
Discovering a 3D Snake
S1 Ep3 | 2m 28s
In the wealthy house, archaeologist discovers two three-dimensional snakes.
A Deadly Pyroclastic Flow Hits Pompeii
S1 Ep3 | 2m 24s
Volcanologist Professor Chris Jackson discovers evidence of the deadly pyroclastic flow.
The Black Frescoes
S1 Ep3 | 3m 18s
Pompeii’s director, Dr. Gabriel Zuchtriegel, reveals painted frescoes on black walls.
Episode 4 Preview
S1 Ep4 | 30s
Join the final chapter of Pompeii’s largest excavation in a generation.
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