New archaeological research has pushed experts to re-examine their understanding of Pompeii. The Roman town was destroyed during the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79CE. Since its rediscovery in 1748 it has been a place of learning. While it still offers a unique opportunity to study an entire Roman town, there's a challenge that comes with that. How do you correctly interpret a site that was initially unearthed so long ago?Modern archaeology provides new tools to chip away at the secret. Guests on this podcast include : Dr Estelle Lazer - forensic archaeologist, University of Sydney Dr Eric Poehler - Associate Professor in Classics, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Director of the Pompeii Bibliography and Mapping Project Dr Gillian Shepherd - Director of the A.D. Trendall Research Centre for Ancient Mediterranean Studies, La Trobe University Dr Steven Ellis - Associate Professor in Classics, University of Cincinatti, Director of the Pompeii Archaeological Research Project: Porta Stabia Dewey: 937 NEW.