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Unearthing Pompeii’s streets

Sophie Hay travels back 100 years to the archaeological discovery of Pompeii

Published: October 9, 2023 at 7:33 AM

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From cobbled alleys and snarky graffiti to bustling communal fountains and holy shrines, Pompeii was a city teeming with life. In today’s long read, written by Sophie Hay, we travel back 100 years to an archaeological dig that transformed our understanding of daily life on its streets.

HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the October 2023 issue (you can read it here) and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.