But a new documentary series tells a different story: one about survivors. Pompeii: Out of Time, hosted by actor Tom Hiddleston of Marvel franchise fame, follows three real Romans through the last day of Pompeii and nearby Herculaneum.

Before Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in ash, it was a thriving city filled with busy homes and bustling streets.

A new docuseries and ongoing research are revealing that survivors charted a fresh start after an eruption devastated the ancient Roman city.

In “The Lost Voices of Pompeii,” ordinary people live their lives and seek to be remembered in the turbulent years before Mt. Vesuvius erupts. The following is an excerpt from “The Lost Voices of Pompeii: Life and Death on Pompeii’s Final Day” by ...

The archaeological site of Pompeii has unveiled a new augmented reality experience that lets visitors discover what life was like before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. From exploring lavish Roman homes to witnessing scenes of everyday life and thrilling gladiatorial contests,

Archaeologist Darius Arya traveled to Pompeii to answer National Geographic subscribers' questions on everything from how survivors escaped the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to how victims' bodies have been preserved centuries later.