As an all-Italian team of archeologists mounted the most extensive excavation at Pompeii in a generation, this compelling miniseries tracks their efforts in unearthing an entire city block, complemented by fresco-styled animations speculating on life there before Vesuvius' devastating eruption in 79 AD, and the horrifying aftermath. Captivating revelations, including hard evidence that some Pompeiians may have escaped the tragedy, are shared within. 160 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.