Uses a fictionalized account of the life of the steward of an important estate to describe the ancient Italian city of Pompeii and what happened to it during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Describes the archaeological excavations that began on the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum which had been buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79.
Tagus is a medical slave who wants be a gladiator, Lucia is the daughter of Tag's owner and betrothed to an older man, and the two teenagers are in love with each other--but it is the year 79 and soon Vesuvius will alter their lives forever.
Chronicles the events surrounding the AD 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and the destruction of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and includes illustrated photographs of the excavation of the cities as well as information on other famous volcanic eruptions.
Profiles various depictions of the deities and heroes of ancient Rome which were a popular subject matter for the frescoes that decorated the villas of Pompeii.
Traces the history of gladiators in Pompeii, describing their origins, social status, equipment, and training, and examines how the brutal world of gladiators was depicted in the art of Pompeii.
