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1) Pompeii
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Set in 79 A.D., Pompeii tells the epic story of Milo, a slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.
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In the year 79 AD, the ancient seaside city of Pompeii was buried beneath a mountain of volcanic ash and pumice when nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius furiously erupted. More than two thousand of Pompeii's citizens lost their lives. For almost 1,700 years, until its rediscovery in 1748, Pompeii lay hidden - a city and its people suspended in time. Now we can see the streets and buildings almost as they were on the day Pompeii died- an incredible snapshot...
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At the height of the Roman Empire, an eruption of Mount Vesuvius buries the town of Pompeii in volcanic ash, killing thousands. Now, for the very first time, forensic experts investigate a group of victims called "The Fugitives." X-rays reveal ages, injuries suffered, and even artifacts like sandals and jewelry; the investigation also reveals why the victims failed to escape.
6) Pompeii
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"Set in 79 A.D., Pompeii tells the epic story of Milo ... , a slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia ... , a wealthy merchant's daughter who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. ... As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him"--Container....
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"Mount Vesuvius erupted almost 2000 years ago. The inhabitants of nearby Pompeii & Herculaneum suffered horrific deaths, before being buried under tonnes of volcanic rock and mud. For centuries their story was forgotten. Gradually over the last 400 yers, their secrets have been unearthed, giving us a remarkable insight into an ancient society. The program reveals details of their everyday lives, occupations, religion, politics, entertainment, influence...
13) Mega disasters
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Asteroid apocalypse: Computer animations, models, and re-creations examine how an impact on the American west coast could spell disaster for the nation. Atlantis apocalypse: Computer animations, models, and re-creations examine how another eruption of the Santorini Volcano, like the one 3,500 years ago, could affect people today.
American volcano: Computer animations, models, and re-creations examine what would happen if Mt. Rainier erupted like...
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