📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️Today, let's delve into the ancient world of Pompeii and explore the dramatic event of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This story isn't just historically significant; it also showcases the relentless power of nature and the human tragedy that ensued.
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Jun 2025
#244 The Process of Adolf Eichmann
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the trial of Adolf Eichmann, one of the key architects of the Holocaust, and how his capture and prosecution became a turning point in the world’s confrontation with Nazi crimes. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerma ... Show More
3m 36s
Aug 2023
Pompeii: The Eruption of Vesuvius
<p><em>This episode contains references to scenes that some listeners may find distressing</em></p><br><p>In 79 AD, ancient armageddon hit Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius erupted, freezing in time a town and its inhabitants.</p><br><p>Nearly 2000 years on, Pompeii's story continues. In t ... Show More
40m 59s
Oct 2021
Playback: If These Walls Could Talk
Social media is not just for modern folk. In this episode from the Overheard archives, we’ll look at how in ancient Pompeii, people also shared what they thought, who they met with, what they ate—just with different technology. For more information on this episode, visit national ... Show More
20m 15s
Jan 2020
Mt. Vesuvius Volcanic Eruption Pt. 1
In 79 CE, the Roman citizens of Pompeii and Herculaneum believed that Mount Vesuvius was an extinct volcano. That is, until the mountain exploded—filling the sky with debris. Meanwhile, a military commander embarked on a daring rescue mission to the volcano’s shores. Learn more a ... Show More
39m 59s