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For the first time, this groundbreaking documentary dives into the untold story of Pompeii’s rise -- from a modest settlement to a thriving Roman city of innovation, trade, and architectural genius. Using cutting-edge 3D motion design and dramatic reconstructions, we reveal how engineers, architects, and urban planners shaped one of the most advanced cities of the ancient world. 
Before the Ashes: The Rise of Pompeii the Roman Supercity - Full Documentary | 51:46 
Easy Documentary | 35.6K subscribers | 5,165 views | July 15, 2025
Before the Ashes: The Rise of Pompeii the Roman Supercity - Full Documentary | 51:46 | Easy Documentary | 35.6K subscribers | 5,165 views | July 15, 2025

1 posted on 07/17/2025 2:48:28 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
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To: SunkenCiv

Well, talk about being at the wrong place at the wrong time...


3 posted on 07/17/2025 2:51:23 PM PDT by Jim W N (MAGA by restoring the Gospel of the Grace of Christ (Jude 3) and our Free Constitutional Republic!)
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To: SunkenCiv

Fabulous. Wish i could be there.


6 posted on 07/17/2025 3:10:02 PM PDT by silent majority rising (When it is dark enough, men see the stars. Ralph Waldo Emerson)
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To: SunkenCiv

The Domus Augusti, the home of Augustus, first Emporer of Rome, is on Pallatine Hill. It’s part of the Palatium in Rome.

I’ve been there.


7 posted on 07/17/2025 3:12:10 PM PDT by TheWriterTX (🇺🇸✝️🙏🇮🇱)
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To: SunkenCiv

It would be fantastic if they find a library there with preserved scrolls.


16 posted on 07/17/2025 4:01:16 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again," )
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To: SunkenCiv; gundog; SaveFerris

Frank Costanza’s cousin Carlo had a summer home there. It had two solariums and he had horses named Snoopy and prickly Pete.


19 posted on 07/17/2025 6:05:27 PM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: SunkenCiv

Building a 40,000 square foot villa on the side of a volcano seemed like a good idea at the time................


21 posted on 07/18/2025 6:00:39 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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