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The Rest Is HistoryJul 30, 2023

355: Roman Apocalypse: Pompeii 79 AD

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Pax, War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age

Tom

Death is the tax we pay for life, Tom.

Pompeii

Robert Harris

Probably the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum, even more famous than the inauguration of the Colosseum.

The Book of Pompeii

He wrote a book called The Book of Pompeii, which is a book that was written by a man named.

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Mount Vesuvius' eruption in the autumn of AD79 remains one of the deadliest and best-known in history. The plume of super-heated volcanic gases spewed skyward formed a cloud 21 miles high, with the volcano ultimately releasing 100,000 times the thermal energy of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Join Tom and Dominic as they piece together the disaster, destruction and death caused by the Vesuvius’s eruption. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith

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Pax, War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age

Tom

The host highlights Tom's book, 'Pax, War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age', as a brilliant exploration of the historic…

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Pompeii

Robert Harris

The host mentions 'Pompeii' to highlight its significance in the context of the eruption of Vesuvius and its impact o…

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The Book of Pompeii

The host mentions 'The Book of Pompeii' to highlight the eyewitness account provided by Pliny the Younger during the…

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Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien

The host mentions 'Lord of the Rings' to draw a parallel between the catastrophic events described and the fictional…

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Silmarillion

The host mentions 'Silmarillion' in a metaphorical comparison to the catastrophic scene described by Pliny the Younge…

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The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in history and archaeology and History enthusiasts and archaeology students.

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destruction of Pompeii(2)apocalyptic scenes in history(1)Pliny the Younger reading(1)Pompeii and Vesuvius(1)

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Deep Dive(2)Passing Reference(2)Highly Recommended(1)

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Pax, War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age

Tom

Best for Readers interested in history and archaeologyOften cited around Pompeii and Vesuvius

“The book is Pax, War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age. Tom discusses the thrilling piece of writing he did on the various elements of evidence regarding Vesuvius.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Pompeii and Vesuvius

For: Readers interested in history and archaeology

Key quote: “Death is the tax we pay for life, Tom.”

The host highlights Tom's book, 'Pax, War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age', as a brilliant exploration of the historical and geological context surrounding Vesuvius and Pompeii. The discussion emphasizes the depth of research and the sobering nature of the events described in the book.

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Pompeii

Robert Harris

Best for History enthusiasts and archaeology studentsOften cited around destruction of Pompeii

“Robert Harris in his brilliant novel, Pompeii, does. It's a novel set against the backdrop of a hydra. A phenomenal engineer trying to work out why the springs have stopped and gradually arriving at the terrible truth.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: destruction of Pompeii

For: History enthusiasts and archaeology students

Key quote: “Probably the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum, even more famous than the inauguration of the Colosseum.”

The host mentions 'Pompeii' to highlight its significance in the context of the eruption of Vesuvius and its impact on the ancient world. They reference previous discussions on the archaeology of Pompeii and the vivid accounts from historical sources like Pliny the Younger.

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The Book of Pompeii

Best for Historians and archaeology enthusiastsOften cited around destruction of Pompeii

“Pliny the Younger wrote a book called The Book of Pompeii, which is a book that was written by a man named Pompeii. He was asked by the great Roman historian Tacitus to give his account.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: destruction of Pompeii

For: Historians and archaeology enthusiasts

Key quote: “He wrote a book called The Book of Pompeii, which is a book that was written by a man named.”

The host mentions 'The Book of Pompeii' to highlight the eyewitness account provided by Pliny the Younger during the eruption of Vesuvius. This book serves as a crucial written source that complements archaeological findings about the disaster.

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Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien

Best for fans of historical disasters and fantasy literatureOften cited around apocalyptic scenes in history

“The mention of Lord of the Rings is in relation to a mushroom cloud crowned by fire, likening it to a scene from the series.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: apocalyptic scenes in history

For: fans of historical disasters and fantasy literature

Key quote: “it's like the explosion of Mount Doom.”

The host mentions 'Lord of the Rings' to draw a parallel between the catastrophic events described and the fictional destruction depicted in Tolkien's work. This reference highlights the dramatic and terrifying nature of the volcanic eruption's impact on the landscape and its inhabitants.

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Silmarillion

Best for Fans of fantasy literature and Tolkien enthusiastsOften cited around Pliny the Younger reading

“The excerpt references the Silmarillion in the context of a catastrophic event, comparing it to the explosion of Mount Doom.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Pliny the Younger reading

For: Fans of fantasy literature and Tolkien enthusiasts

Key quote: “It's like the explosion of Mount Doom. Or indeed, what happens to Numenor, Tom, in the Silmarillion.”

The host mentions 'Silmarillion' in a metaphorical comparison to the catastrophic scene described by Pliny the Younger during the eruption of Vesuvius. This reference highlights the fantastical elements of destruction and transformation found in both the historical event and Tolkien's work.

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