History
Denver’s Latino community reclaims anti-colonial history of Cinco de Mayo
The commercialization of Cinco de Mayo has obscured its history, which celebrates Mexican strength and resistance against colonialism.
Episode 3
The series follows the biggest archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation. Exciting discoveries and fresco-inspired animations tell the story of life in Pompeii AD 79. It also imagines the horrors faced by resident as Vesuvius erupted.
Episode 3
Pompeii Dig Episode 3 | 53m 57s | CC
In Pompeii, the excavation of a wealthy villa, bakery and laundry reaches its climax. Chilling revelations about what people were doing in the final terrifying hours in AD 79 are revealed. As the eruption began to subside, were they over the worst?
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