Tristan Hughes visits Pompeii to discover its incredible archaeology and the invaluable information it has revealed about this Roman town. Episode one explores the vibrant cosmopolitan center that this prosperous port town was before its destruction - delving into the lives of particular Pompeiians. Episode 2 explores the ancient armageddon that Pompeii witnessed during its final days in 79 AD, when Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the town in ash and rock.—Canon y mus