You've heard of Pompeii and the volcano that wiped it out, but how much do you REALLY know about this incredibly famous place? Turns out there are a lot of mysteries that researchers are still studying, from the timing and causes of...

Before there was Google, there were encyclopedias. The very idea of these vast collections of knowledge can be credited to Pliny The Elder. So who was he, and why does he seem to pop up everywhere from Alchemy to Zoology? Hank has the...

Most schoolchildren can find Italy on a map—it’s the “boot” that’s kicking an island into the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. The island is, of course, Sicily, and the boot is Italy’s mainland. Without a doubt, Italy’s complex natural...

Located on a lovely bay named after the city, Naples is the regional capital of Campania and the third-largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan. The city has the stunning backdrop of Mount Vesuvius, the still-active volcano that...

Welcome to "Naples, Italy: A Complete Guide to the City of Pizza and History"

Pupil outcome: I can understand the context of 'Escape from Pompeii'. Key learning points: - Connecting information in "Escape from Pompeii" to our background knowledge can help us to deepen our understanding. - Before the eruption of...

Pupil outcome: I can answer a range of comprehension questions on 'Escape from Pompeii'. Key learning points: - Skimming and scanning are crucial skills when it comes to quickly retrieving information from texts. - Readers can infer by...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how a turning point in a narrative affects a character’s emotions. Key learning points: - ‘Escape from Pompeii’ builds tension as the story progresses, drawing readers into the narrative of the eruption. -...

In this episode, we visit the ancient city of Pompeii and learn how it was frozen in time by a powerful volcano. Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, covering the city in ash and rock. We’ll explore what life was like in Pompeii before the...

Mount Vesuvius is most famous for its eruption in 79 A.D., which buried the city of Pompeii in volcanic ash, preserving it for centuries. It's a powerful volcano in Italy that is still active and being closely watched by scientists....

Uncovering Naples' Hidden Secrets:Our journey concludes with a visit to Naples, where we delve into the mysterious catacombs hidden beneath the city's streets. These underground passageways hold echoes of the past, offering a glimpse...

The people of Pompeii ignored the warning signals from nearby Mt. Vesuvius. When the volcano finally erupted, it devastated the entire city, encasing Pompeii in ash for nearly 1500 years. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. On 24...

This video is answering the question of why is Mount Vesuvius famous.

Spartacus is a man who lost everything. His freedom, his family, hell to this day we’re not 100% sure where he came from because the Romans took his past from him too, no one bothers to record the history and lineage of a slave after...

Earth's Active Volcanoes explores Earths landforms by examining examples of active volcanoes around the world.

This clip looks at the physical features, history, climate and culture of Italy

Researchers believe that the town was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC by the Osci or Oscans. It came under the domination of Rome in the 4th century BC, and was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an...

Researchers believe that the town was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC by the Osci or Oscans. It came under the domination of Rome in the 4th century BC, and was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an...

After the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, the town of Herculaneum was buried under approximately 20 metres of ash. It lay hidden and largely intact until discoveries from wells and underground tunnels became gradually more widely...

Archaeologists have unearthed the skeleton of a Pompeii resident who managed to survive an initial volcanic blast, only to end up getting crushed by a rock.

The House of the Faun was built in the 2nd century BC during the Samnite period (80 BC). There is evidence, most notably in the eastern walls of the tetrastyle atrium, that after the great earthquake in AD 62, the House of the Faun was...

This video is answering the question of does Italy have active volcanoes.

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The remains of a horse wearing a harness have been discovered at the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii, according to the BBC.