Unearthing Pompeii’s streets
Sophie Hay travels back 100 years to the archaeological discovery of Pompeii
From cobbled alleys and snarky graffiti to bustling communal fountains and holy shrines, Pompeii was a city teeming with life. In today’s long read, written by Sophie Hay, we travel back 100 years to an archaeological dig that transformed our understanding of daily life on its streets.
HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the October 2023 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.
Authors
Sophie Hay is an archaeologist specialising in Pompeii
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