Fall 2026 OLLI Digital Catalog

POMPEII: TIME CAPSULE OF ROMAN LIFE (G297)

G – History

The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE buried the Roman city of Pompeii under yards and yards of volcanic ash and pumice, creating a time capsule of Roman architecture, art and daily life. With the assistance of Professor Steven L. Tuck of Miami University and The Great Courses, we explore the history of Pompeii from the fifth century BCE to its death in 79 CE. We explore daily life at the height of the Roman Empire, the eruption, along with the current excavations and preservation efforts.

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This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: William Jones

JONES, WILLIAM — Long-term instructor at the Wilmington and Dover OLLI campuses. A Cornell graduate and retiree from DuPont and consulting, enjoys history, earth science and travel with his wife, Dot.

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