Buried Cities: Pompeii, Olympia, Mycenae (Complete)

"Buried Cities: Pompeii, Olympia, Mycenae (Complete)" by Jennie Hall is a captivating exploration of ancient civilizations frozen in time, as told in early 20th-century prose. The narrative unveils the secrets of Pompeii, Olympia, and Mycenae, vividly recreating the daily existence, significant events, and distinctive cultures of the people who once called these metropolises home, and explores their dramatic burials beneath layers of ash and earth. The book starts with an invitation to young readers, inspiring them to nurture their curiosity about the past, akin to the excitement of unearthing hidden riches. The story begins with a Greek enslaved artist named Ariston who finds himself working within a Roman home in Pompeii. While working, Ariston is caught off guard by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which turns the bustling city into a scene of panic and devastation, highlighting Ariston’s quest for freedom and artistic desires, as well as the looming catastrophe about to befall the people of Pompeii.