Pompeii: The Unexplained, The Absurd, and The True — 1000 Trivia Questions on the City Frozen in Time

Unearth the secrets of Pompeii with 1,000 fascinating trivia questions!

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, the thriving Roman city of Pompeii was buried in ash and pumice — yet preserved like no other site in history. Today, its streets, houses, graffiti, and even the last moments of its citizens tell a story both haunting and captivating.

This book brings Pompeii’s extraordinary past into your hands with 1,000 multiple-choice questions, divided into ten themed categories:

• Daily Life & Society of Pompeii

• Religion, Myths & Gods

• Food, Drink & Commerce

• Buildings, Architecture & Urban Planning

• Gladiators, Sports & Public Entertainment

• The Rediscovery & Archaeology of Pompeii

• The Science of Vesuvius & Natural Disasters

• Comparisons with Herculaneum, Rome & the Wider Empire

• Pompeii’s Legacy in Art, Literature & Popular Culture

• And more!

Discover astonishing facts:

• What foods were found carbonized in Pompeii kitchens?

• Which riot in 59 CE caused the banning of games in Pompeii’s amphitheater?

• Which 19th-century novel brought Pompeii back into the public imagination?

• How do scientists today monitor Vesuvius?

Perfect for quiz lovers, history buffs, educators, and trivia night champions, this book challenges you to see Pompeii not only as a tragedy but as a timeless treasure of human culture.

👉 Test your knowledge. Learn something new. And walk the streets of Pompeii — without ever leaving your chair.