Pompeii: The New Dig – The Woman With The Pearl Earring on SBS and SBS on Demand – A new one-hour episode of Pompeii: The New Dig reveals the latest findings as the biggest archaeological dig in Pompeii for a generation reaches its climax. Told through the drama of the dig and stylised fresco-inspired animations, The Woman with the Pearl Earring continues to paint a vivid picture of what life was like in Pompeii, as well as the horror faced by the residents as the volcano erupted in AD 79.
In this new episode, the focus of the excavation moves to a luxurious residence, possibly owned by local politician Aulus Rustius Verus.
Here the team make a discovery: the body of a woman, crouched on the floor, clutching a pouch containing pearl earrings and gold coins, possessions worth thousands of pounds in today’s money.
As the archaeologists continue to expose the extent of Aulus’ affluent residence, another discovery is made: a second victim, this time a man, who died under a collapsing wall. Who were these people and why did they stay behind when so many fled?
The team in Pompeii hope to piece together their identities as they continue to build a picture of one of the wealthiest houses in town and those living there.
Pompeii: The New Dig – The Woman With The Pearl Earring on SBS and SBS on Demand – Premiere / Sunday 26 April at 7.30pm (1 Part)
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