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Podcast: Today In History with The Retrospectors
Episode: Unearthing Pompeii
Description: Under the orders of King Charles III - who wanted marble and classical art for his palace at Portici - Spanish military engineer Roque JoaquÃn de Alcubierre excavated some Campanian ruins on 1st April, 1748 - and discovered the long-lost city of Pompeii.Buried beneath volcanic ash and debris since Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, much of the city was remarkably preserved; including breathtaking buildings that portrayed the opulent lifestyle enjoyed by the city's wealthy elite.In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how the site has since inspired all archaeological digs; ask w...