Episode Detail: In the Shadow of Vesuvius - World of National Geographic
Cities that lie “In the Shadow of Vesuvius,” the volcano in Italy that has erupted 50 times since the days of ancient Rome. Its most famous eruption, in A.D. 79, obliterated Pompeii and Herculaneum, causing instantaneous death. Also visited: the fishing town of Pozzuoli; and San Sebastian.