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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 58 MIN

The Destruction of Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman City

from Villains and Virgins History Podcast · host Eva Schubert

The volcanic eruption that buried Pompeii was a catastrophe of epic proportions. But the mass burial site it created also preserved details of daily life in a first century Roman city that we might otherwise never know. From flying phalluses and gladiators to condiments made from decaying fish, dive into the life and death of Pompeii. To support this podcast on Patreon go to: www.patreon.com/evaschubert For details of Eva's history tour, go to Geek Nation: https://geeknationtours.com/tours/villains-and-virgins-tudor-tour-with-eva-schubert/  

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