About this episode
This episode explores the daily lives and stories of Pompeii's residents before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, featuring insights from Dr. Jess Venner.
Discover the untold stories of Pompeii's residents, revealing their daily lives, struggles, and humanity before the great disaster. Explore the depths of history with Dr. Jess Venner. Pompeii is often remembered for the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, which buried the city and its inhabitants under layers of ash. But what about the lives of the people who lived there? In this episode, we delve into the vibrant stories of the residents of Pompeii, as shared by Dr. Jess Venner in her remarkable new book. You'll learn about the daily lives, relationships, and societal structures that made Pompeii a unique snapshot of Roman life. Grab a copy of The Lost Voices of Pompeii https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9780008756802 Keep up to date with Jess via Her Website: https://www.jessvenner.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeinthepastlane_ Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/lifeinthepastlane_/ If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.uk To support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon…
People in this episode
Host: History with Jackson
Guest: Dr. Jess Venner
Topics covered
- Pompeii
- Roman life
- Mount Vesuvius
- daily lives
- historical narratives
Keywords
- Pompeii
- Vesuvius
- Roman history
- daily life
- historical stories
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Lost Voices of Pompeii
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