Movies and TvShows featuring "herculaneum" theme.

Pompeii: The Last Day is a disaster film based on the events surrounding the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. It follows the story of various characters, including a gladiator, a slave, and an admiral, as they struggle to survive the cataclysmic event. The film delves into the archaeological evidence and historical accounts to present a semi-documentary-style retelling of the destruction of Pompeii and the nearby city of Herculaneum. With intense scenes of volcanic eruption, suffocation, and panic, it offers a gripping portrayal of the catastrophic event that buried the cities under pumice and ash.

Intrigue at the Roman Emperor's court prior to its destruction by Vesuvius.

On the 24th August 79 AD, the eruption of Vesuvius eradicated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. This extraordinary film uses visual effects and archaeological findings to chronicle the last 24 hours of Pompeii. Remains of 300 citizens trapped in beach-side crypts allow scientists to reconstruct local life in the First Century after Christ. Computer graphics recreate the scale of the eruption.