Pompeii: The New Dig
Still springing surprises. The biggest dig in a generation unearths fascinating secrets. Exciting discoveries and illuminating animations bring the ancient Roman city to life.
- 2024-2025
- 1 season
- PBS
- Documentary
Still springing surprises. The biggest dig in a generation unearths fascinating secrets. Exciting discoveries and illuminating animations bring the ancient Roman city to life.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2024 - 2025
Episode 1
The Bodies
Wed, May 15, 2024 58 mins
At Pompeii, Italian archaeologists begin the biggest dig in a generation, where they find a bakery, a wealthy house and a fresco of a so-called 'pizza', and make a grisly discovery.
Episode 2
Escape
59 mins
An excavation in Pompeii unearths new rich finds, and the search is on for survivors.
Episode 3
The Final Hours
59 mins
In Pompeii, the biggest dig in a generation reaches its climax with thrilling discoveries.
Episode 4
House of Treasures
In one of Pompeii's richest homes, Italian archaeologists discover a woman with pearl earrings. They also discover gold coins, exquisite frescoes on the walls, and intact mosaic floors.