Pompeii The Doomed City

POMPEII: THE DOOMED CITY from HISTORY(R), looks at one of the world's most devastating natural disasters and projects what would happen if Mt. Vesuvius erupted again today. Many scientists believe we are playing with fire and that Vesuvius will erupt soon, and they question how the now three million residents could escape. In 79 AD, Vesuvius exploded, burying the city of Pompeii and other Roman towns along the Bay of Naples beneath layers of ash and pumice, killing thousands. DIGGING FOR THE TRUTH's Josh Bernstein visits the Bay of Naples and finds the entire location is built on ancient volcanic rock, some of it still steaming. He even climbs Mt. Stromboli, on an island near Sicily, where "fireworks" from the mountain are considered nightly entertainment. Actual footage, interviews with scientists and public safety experts, along with stunning computer graphics map out the realities of another eruption.

Key details: Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces | Media Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen | Run time: 2 hours and 15 minutes | Release date: February 18, 2014 | Studio: Lionsgate Home Entertainment | Number of discs: 1 | Customer Reviews: 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (135)

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Customer feedback: 4.4/5 average rating.

Customers say: Customers find the TV series to be a good part of history, with one review noting it's based on real facts.

Review snippets: This video had a lot of interesting information in it and was well worth watching. I just wish it had been a new DVD rather than used as there was a spot where the video began stuttering, but it still / You can skip the first part with the "Oh so full of himself" wannabe Indiana Jones. He adds nothing, from the second part on, it was very good. I bought this for a friend but watched it so I could

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