5K views · 37 reactions | Archaeologists begin the biggest excavation in Pompeii in a generation. Explore what life was like before the eruption and the terror residents faced as Vesuvius blew. Watch Pompeii: The New Dig tonight at 10pm ET on GPB or stream anytime with GPB Passport: https://www.gpb.org/television/show/pompeii-the-new-dig #pompeii #history | Georgia Public Broadcasting | Facebook

Today we will take you through the streets of Pompeii and show you what happened on the fateful day when the Pompeii volcano erupted, making it one of the most famous disaster locations in history. Check out how this natural disaster completely decimated the great city of Pompeii, leaving behind ash and turning its victims to stone! | The Infographics Show