Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead

Synopsis

At the height of the Roman Empire, an eruption of Mount Vesuvius buries the town of Pompeii in volcanic ash, killing thousands. Now, forensic experts investigate a group of victims called 'the Fugitives' for the very first time. X-rays reveal ages, injuries suffered, and even artifacts like sandals and jewelry - while the investigation also throws light on why they failed to escape the most famous disaster of the ancient world.