Pompeii
Type: Location
As of November 2026, Pompeii has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard May 2023 on Dan Carlin. In the Smarter Every Day episode, Pompeii is described as a city "locked in time" and "so well preserved," while also addressing the darker aspects of life there, such as death and difficult issues. Dan Carlin's episode also references Pompeii, likely discussing its historical significance and impact.
Pompeii was a city in what is now the municipality of Pompei, near Naples, in the Campania region of Italy. Along with Herculaneum, Stabiae, and many surrounding villas, it was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2023 on Dan Carlin |
How do different shows talk about Pompeii?
2 shows discussed Pompeii in these episodes.
- SmarterEveryDay — 1 episode
Described as a city locked in time and so well preserved, but also introduced with warnings about death and difficult issues tied to the reality of life there.
Pompeii Changed How I Think About The Roman Empire - Smarter Every Day 310 - Dan Carlin — 1 episode
Who talks about Pompeii on podcasts?
Pompeii came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on SmarterEveryDay.
- Pompeii Changed How I Think About The Roman Empire - Smarter Every Day 310 on SmarterEveryDay (Sep 2025)
- EP26 Dig This! on Dan Carlin (May 2023)
What is Pompeii mentioned alongside?
Pompeii is most often mentioned alongside Herculaneum, Dan Carlin and Giovanni Belzoni.
Mentioned together: Herculaneum, Dan Carlin, Giovanni Belzoni, Xenophon, Daniele Bolelli, History on Fire, Napoleon, Heinrich Schliemann, Rosetta Stone, Mangas Colorado