Secrets of Pompeii

Secrets of Pompeii
Title Secrets of Pompeii PDF eBook
Author Emidio De Albentiis
Publisher Getty Publications
Pages 203
Release 2009
Genre Art
ISBN 0892369418

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The remains of the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in time following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a.d. 79, have provided invaluable evidence of daily life, not only in Rome's provinces, but in its larger urban centers as well. This book provides a fascinating look at how ancient Romans interacted in their public squares and marketplaces, how they worshipped, decorated their homes, and spent their leisure time--at the theater, in the gymnasium, and in the baths and brothels. Illustrated with photographs of architectural remains and exquisite details from a range of ancient artworks, including wall paintings, sculptures, mosaics, and carved reliefs, the book offers a glimpse into a lost world.

Secrets of Pompeii

Secrets of Pompeii
Title Secrets of Pompeii PDF eBook
Author Tim O'Shei
Publisher Capstone
Pages 47
Release 2015-12-21
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1515730328

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Dig through the ruins at the base of the mighty Mount Vesuvius to discover the archeological wonder of the once-buried city of Pompeii. What do the site's ornate buildings and sculptures tell us about how the ancient Romans lived? And what can be gleaned from the body casts of those who died in Mount Vesuvius' massive outburst? Travel along with scientists to find out how their discoveries shed light on this historic site's deepest mysteries. Unlocking the secrets of the past is just an artifact away!

The Pirates of Pompeii

The Pirates of Pompeii
Title The Pirates of Pompeii PDF eBook
Author Caroline Lawrence
Publisher Orion Children's Books
Pages 155
Release 2010-12-09
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 1444003534

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It is AD 79 and Mount Vesuvius has erupted, destroying Pompeii. Among the thousands of people huddled in refugee camps along the bay of Naples are Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan the Jewish boy, Nubia the African slave-girl, and Lupus the mute beggar boy. When the friends discover that children are being kidnapped from the camps, they start to investigate and soon solve the mystery of the pirates of Pompeii. A terrifically exciting and dramatic story packed with superb historical detail.

The Fires of Vesuvius

The Fires of Vesuvius
Title The Fires of Vesuvius PDF eBook
Author Mary Beard
Publisher Harvard University Press
Pages 385
Release 2010-04-30
Genre Architecture
ISBN 0674045866

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Pompeii is the most famous archaeological site in the world, visited by more than two million people each year. Here, acclaimed historian Beard explores what kind of town it was, and what it can reveal about "ordinary" life there.

Pompeii

Pompeii
Title Pompeii PDF eBook
Author Mary Beard
Publisher Profile Books
Pages 385
Release 2010-07-09
Genre History
ISBN 1847650643

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WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2008 'The world's most controversial classicist debunks our movie-style myths about the Roman town with meticulous scholarship and propulsive energy' Laura Silverman, Daily Mail The ruins of Pompeii, buried by an explosion of Vesuvius in 79 CE, offer the best evidence we have of everyday life in the Roman empire. This remarkable book rises to the challenge of making sense of those remains, as well as exploding many myths: the very date of the eruption, probably a few months later than usually thought; or the hygiene of the baths which must have been hotbeds of germs; or the legendary number of brothels, most likely only one; or the massive death count, maybe less than ten per cent of the population. An extraordinary and involving portrait of an ancient town, its life and its continuing re-discovery, by Britain's favourite classicist.

Priestess of Pompeii

Priestess of Pompeii
Title Priestess of Pompeii PDF eBook
Author Sandra Hurt
Publisher
Pages
Release 2020-03-12
Genre
ISBN 9781792334887

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What Happened to Pompeii?

What Happened to Pompeii?
Title What Happened to Pompeii? PDF eBook
Author Charlie Samuels
Publisher Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Pages 50
Release 2017-07-15
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1502628023

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Much of ancient Pompeii remained intact when the city was rediscovered, preserved by the volcanic ash of Mount Vesuvius. This preservation presented artifacts that serve as clues for archaeologists to piece together what life was like for these Roman people. This book delves into who found these buried cities and what was involved in uncovering Pompeii’s past. Brightly colored photographs and informational sidebars give readers the tools to become excited about this archaeological mystery.