Take a graffiti tour through ancient Pompeii with Roman archaeologist Jacqueline DiBiasie-Sammons and discover what 2,000-year-old scribblings from antiquity can teach us about life in modern times. A fascinating reminder of what we leave behind for future generations.

Ancient Pompeii's hidden messages, preserved in graffiti | Jacqueline DiBiasie-Sammons

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Ancient Pompeii's hidden messages, preserved in graffiti | Jacqueline DiBiasie-Sammons

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