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The Lost Voices of Pompeii
Life and Death on Pompeii’s Final DayBy Dr. Jess VennerNarrated by Dr. Jess Venner
Length9h 53m
About this audiobook
Award-winning ancient historian, archaeologist, and social media sensation Dr. Jess Venner re-creates Pompeii’s final day before Mount Vesuvius’s eruption, revealing not just how its people died but how they lived.
While today the ruins of Pompeii stand silent and preserved in ash and stone, they were once home to a vibrant, bustling community made up of thousands of people whose lives were forever altered—or cut short—in the wake of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Through extensive research and vivid storytelling, leading expert Dr. Jess Venner goes beyond the devastation and unveils a city teeming with art, customs, and culture.
The Lost Voices of Pompeii follows ordinary citizens on what should have been an ordinary day: the newly freed Petrinus grapples with how to navigate his future in a town that isn’t always welcoming; Julia Felix, a businesswoman, faces prejudice as she skirts traditional female roles; Amisusius, priest of the cult of Isis, struggles to balance politics and religion; among many other residents.
Their stories weave together and apart, until they culminate in the fateful event. Some will survive, but others will fall victim to the natural disaster.
Pompeii’s story is often reduced to the scope of its tragedy, but Dr. Venner brings the focus back to the people themselves, capturing a civilization rich in history, traditions, and aspirations. A profound and immersive experience, The Lost Voices of Pompeii revives a people often overshadowed by death and destruction and tells a poignant tale of humanity and resilience.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Psychology
Length9 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byDr. Jess Venner
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateMay 12, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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