Die letzten Tage von Pompeji

The Secrets of the Lost City - What We Know Today About Ancient Pompeii

For the people of Pompeii, the eruption of Vesuvius in the autumn of 79 AD was a catastrophe. For researchers in later generations, however, it was a blessing: the ash from the volcano preserved the proud city in a moment of its downfall like a time capsule. In recent years, archaeologists and historians have uncovered many new details that allow for an increasingly accurate reconstruction of life 2000 years ago. In this book, authors and scientists from SPIEGEL compile the latest research findings about the ancient way of life. They explain what the erotic depictions in Pompeii reveal about sexual morals, how deadly gladiatorial combats were, and which drugs were once used for intoxication. They describe the tense living conditions, the situation of the enslaved, provide insights into the diverse religion, and the adventurous medical care of the time, thus painting a vivid picture of the Roman city and its people.

With numerous illustrations.