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The final days of Pompeii
In this second episode of our four-part series on Pompeii, Kev Lochun is joined by historian Dr Jess Venner to explore the cataclysm
- Kev Lochun
Published: June 23, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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The Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum were wiped off the map within 24 hours of Vesuvius erupting, buried under volcanic debris that would entomb them for centuries.
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In this second episode of our four-part series, Kev Lochun is joined by historian Dr Jess Venner, author of The Lost Voices of Pompeii, to explore the cataclysm with the help of the experiences of two men: Roman statesman Pliny the Elder, who sailed into danger never to return, and his nephew Pliny the Younger, whose letters provide the only known eyewitness account of the disaster.
Watch now or listen to the full episode below:
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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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