In The Shadow of the Vesuvius
Were the eruptions of Vesuvius a metaphor for the tumultuous social and cultural changes at the end of the Enlightenment?
Were the eruptions of Vesuvius a metaphor for the tumultuous social and cultural changes at the end of the Enlightenment?
On screen
Showing how the volcano became a tourist attraction, find out more about the programme.
Eruptions and revolutions
What was Sir William Hamilton's real interest in 18th century Naples? Discover the risks of living in volatile times.
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Fantastic journeys
Discover the impact geology had on the life of the Med - and the world - with Journeys From the Centre of the Earth.