Pompeii: The New Dig

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The series follows the biggest archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation.

Archaeologists begin the Biggest Dig of Pompeii in a Generation
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.

How the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius Blew the Top Clean Off
S1 Ep1 | 2m 1s

Professor Chris Jackson describes the warning signs in the hours before the eruption in AD 79.

Exploring 2000-year-old Workman’s Tools, Including an Ancient Pickaxe
S1 Ep1 | 1m 38s

The archaeologists discover 2000-year-old workman’s tools, including an ancient pickaxe.

One of the Oldest-Ever Depictions of a Pizza
S1 Ep1 | 2m 4s

The archaeologists unearth a lavishly decorated fresco that looks like a pizza.

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.