EPISODE · Jun 11, 2024 · 8 MIN
What happened to the survivors of Pompeii?
from Mornings with Simi · host Curiouscast
When Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash and rock, it was believed that these cities were destroyed and their populations annihilated. However, recent research by Dr. Tuck has revealed that many people survived and rebuilt their lives elsewhere. Guest: Dr. Steven Tuck, Professor of History and Classics at Miami University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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When Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash and rock, it was believed that these cities were destroyed and their populations annihilated. However, recent research by Dr. Tuck has revealed that many people survived and rebuilt their lives elsewhere. Guest: Dr. Steven Tuck, Professor of History and Classics at Miami University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What happened to the survivors of Pompeii?
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