From prehistoric man, to the eruption of Pompeii, and WWII stories you've never heard before, Curiosity is the home for HISTORY! | Curiosity Stream

From prehistoric man, to the eruption of Pompeii, and WWII stories you've never heard before, Curiosity is the home for HISTORY! | Curiosity Stream

This summer, we're doing a deep dive into the science, technology, history and culture of Pompeii. Despite being an ancient civilization, Pompeii residents were innovative, advanced thinkers. For example, they had a way to keep their togas dry when walking through the streets and today we still get our socks wet! Stop by the Museum before September 3 to explore even more Pompeii science and technology in "Pompeii: The Immortal City." https://www.smv.org/explore/exhibits/pompeii-the-immortal-city

A famous mosaic found in the Villa of Cicero at Pompeii is believed to be a potion-making scene from a play by a group of male actors in masks. It has been dated to ca. 2nd Century BC. For those guessing, Roman actors had to be male. It is believed to be a scene from a play, possibly by Menander, and is attributed to the artist Dioscurides of Samos. A feature that helps validate it was made by Dioscurides, or his workshop, was the mosaic being crafted with tiny tesserae pieces, showcasing a tech

Disney and National Geographic are currently filming their new production, Surviving Pompeii, in Malta. The three-part series, each episode around 60 minutes long, blends documented facts about the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius with a dramatic retelling narrated by acclaimed actor Tom Hiddleston. Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government Owen Bonnici, visited the set at Fort Ricasoli to meet the production team and cast. Minister Bonnici highlighted that hosting a production of