Secrets of the Dead

S20E02 Last Days of Pompeii

A lavish ceremonial chariot has been unearthed in the remnants of Pompeii, shedding light on the lifestyles of affluent landowners residing beyond the city limits. This remarkable find, buried beneath the ash from the Vesuvius eruption 2,000 years ago, is far from an ordinary vehicle. Eric Poehler, an expert in ancient infrastructure, describes it as “the Lamborghini of this ancient world,” highlighting its significance and opulence in the context of historical transportation.