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Why Pompeii's tragedy still captivates us today
Historian Jess Venner explains what the greatest finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum tell us about Roman life
- Kev Lochun
Published: July 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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When the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried by ash spewed out of Vesuvius in AD 79, so too were their inhabitants, frozen in the moment of their deaths.
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In the final episode of our four-part series, Kev Lochun is joined by historian Dr Jess Venner to discuss the myriad legacies of Pompeii. They explore the dangers of imprinting stories on mortal remains, the Pompeiian propensity for erotic art – and why, centuries on, Pompeii still echoes through the ages.
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Want to know more about the story of Pompeii? HistoryExtra's Kev Lochun has curated a selection of essential reading from the HistoryExtra archives to help you explore the story of the cataclysm, the Roman way of life and the nature of the Roman empire. Go beyond the podcast.
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Kev LochunDigital editor (audience and video)
Kev Lochun is digital editor (audience and video) at HistoryExtra
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