History
Station:
National Geographic (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2026-07-22
Rating:
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A historical exploration about the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and the preserved Roman city it left behind.Tom Hiddleston asks: Could anyone survive Pompeii's final day? Drawing on experts and intuition, he traces real Romans through the eruption.
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S1E1 - Tremors
As tremors begin, Tom asks: Will anyone recognize the danger? He traces two Romans ignoring the warning signs of disaster.
Air Date: 22 Jul 2026 19:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Eruption
As ash falls, Tom asks: Who will escape, and who will act? He follows a soldier, a mother and a boy as survival hangs in the balance.
Air Date: 22 Jul 2026 20:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Survival
As the final surge hits, Tom asks: Who survives, and at what cost? New evidence reveals the fate of three real Romans.
Air Date: 22 Jul 2026 21:00 (CDT)