The destruction of Pompeii

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The destruction of Pompeii

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Sep 23, 2019

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Daisy Dunn revisits the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and considers the history that was preserved at Pompeii and Herculaneum. Historyextra.com/podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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