Pompeii – what life was really like when Vesuvius erupted
The pumice and volcanic debris that buried Pompeii in AD 79 also preserved the tragedy and its people for future generations of historians to examine and explore. Now classicist Mary Beard has discovered the messy truth of a town where taking to the 'Baths' was to gamble with your life. She joins Jane to tell her about life in Pompeii and why women were among the business entrepreneurs of the day.
Pompeii by Mary Beard published by Profile Books ISBN: 9781861975164 |
