Herculaneum: The Lost City Beneath Vesuvius

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, Pompeii wasn’t the only city frozen in time. Nearby Herculaneum, once a luxurious seaside retreat for Roman elites, was buried under volcanic material and lost to history for centuries. Today, researchers are using cutting-edge technology to digitally “unravel” ancient scrolls preserved by the eruption—revealing texts that haven’t been read in nearly 2,000 years. This glimpse into the ancient world is featured in Breakthrough: Herculaneum Scrolls – Unraveling History, part of Curiosity Stream’s Breakthrough series - which celebrated its 100th episode this month with Telescopes: The Truth Is Out There. Watch the full episode and explore the entire Breakthrough collection on Curiosity Stream. . . . . #BreakthroughSeries #AncientHistory #Herculaneum #Pompeii #CuriosityStream