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Pompeii and Herculaneum. DVD. 1:11 hrs. VEA. 2008, 2009 release. $99.95.
Gr 10 Up--Pompeii, an ancient city whose past is preserved in a flow of lava, ash, and rock, fascinates students of history. Herculaneum, which was also destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius's eruption in 79 A. D., is not yet fully excavated. This film provides information on the geography, economy, and architecture of Pompeii and Herculaneum and insight into the inhabitants' social structure, political life, religion, and everyday life. Also included are segments on the influence of Greek and Egyptian culture on the development …