Uncovering Pompeii — 300 years of archaeology

Two thousand years ago, life in Pompeii stood still when Mount Vesuvius erupted, preserving the town in volcanic ash for centuries. Today, this ancient Roman city captures the imagination like few others. This event was recorded at the National Museum of Australia on 14 December 2024. Speakers Dr Sophie Hay Roman archaeologist, press and communications officer, Paco archeological de Pompeii Professor Steven Ellis Professor of Classics and Roman Archaeology at the University of Cincinnati Dr Lily Withycombe Curator at the National Museum of Australia Virginia Trioli (host)Journalist, broadcaster and author, A Bit on the Side Host, ABC TV's Creative Types Further information: The exhibition Pompeii is on at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra until 4 May 2025.