Pompeii the Exhibit: Life and Death in the Shadow of Vesuvius
The exhibit is fantastic and one of the best ones I have ever seen. A brief intro video explains Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, excellent for those who don't know much. Next you enter into the artwork/artifact portion of the exhibit. Some of the pieces they have such as large frescoes and an entire fountain are incredible. Life in the Shadow of Vesuvius.
The coolest part of the exhibit is when they simulate the actual eruption and show you what the city most likely looked like when it happened. You then move into the body portion of the exhibit. This room is very eerie. The reason Pompeii is so incredibly important for history because it literally suspended the city in time, including the people who are captured in their last moments, huddled together or with cloth over their mouths.Death in the Shadow of Vesuvius.
(There was a real body inside there!)
All-in-all the exhibit was incredible and a once in a lifetime opportunity for all those who might never get to see Pompeii. It is only running until September 5th, so if you are in New York City, stop by and check it out.
Pictures courtesy of the discovery times square website.
-VL
