Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead

In this intriguing documentary, forensic experts delve into the mysteries surrounding the ancient city of Pompeii and its inhabitants' fateful encounter with Mount Vesuvius' cataclysmic eruption in AD 79. Utilizing state-of-the-art scanning technology, they painstakingly study the preserved remains of victims found throughout the ruins, seeking to uncover reasons why many did not escape the devastating disaster. Through their detailed investigations, viewers are offered a captivating glimpse into the lives and last moments of these long-lost souls, while also gaining insights into the science behind ancient DNA analysis and archaeological research.