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Pompeii: The New Dig

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House of Treasures - "House of Treasures" follows the latest revelations as the biggest archaeological dig in Pompeii for a generation reaches its climax โ€“ a woman found with pearl earrings, elaborate mosaics and a private spa and gym are among the new discoveries.

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About Pompeii: The New Dig

The series follows the biggest archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation. Exciting discoveries and fresco-inspired animations tell the story of life in Pompeii AD 79. It also imagines the horrors faced by resident as Vesuvius erupted.