Pompeii and Vesuvius / Kansas City, Missouri, Public Sch

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Date
1951
Main contributors
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; F. W. Keller; E. S. Keller; Jack Cardiff; Casper J. Kraemer
Summary
Tells how in 79 A.D. the violent eruption of Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii beneath a devastating rain of dust and ashes, where it remained until recently. Pictures the city as it has been uncovered and partially restored. The commentator recreates the life of the city as gardens, statues, streets, temples, and the amphitheater are shown. Then shifts to Naples, twelve miles away, with Vesuvius in the background--a symbol, reminder, and warning of the fate Naples so narrowly escaped.
Publishers
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genres
Educational; Historical; Ancient world
Subjects
Archaeology; History; Anthropology List; Roman Culture & Latin Language; West European Studies; Pompeii (Extinct city); Vesuvius (Italy)--Eruption, 79; Naples (Italy)--Social life and customs; Volcanoes--Italy Name Authority
Time period
To 476
Location
Europe
Collection
Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 film reel (11 min.) sound,color; 16 mm
Notes

Local Note

Gift to the IUB Libraries from Instructional Support Services.

Statement of Responsibility

Kansas City, Missouri, Public Sch
Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7824292; Other: GR00428223; MDPI Barcode: 40000003382324

Access Restrictions

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