Mount Vesuvius is thought to have begun erupting on 24 October AD 79. Almost two thousand years later, join us at the Ashmolean to seize the day and celebrate all things Pompeii and Ancient Rome with bite-sized talks from Humanities students and researchers, with activities for all. In collaboration with TORCH and the Ashmolean Museum as part of the Humanities Cultural Programme.

Ancient Roman-themed dress is encouraged!

For a full programme of events, please visit the Ashmolean Museum website.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Activites and Demonstrations with TORCH

Bite-Sized Talks with TORCH

• An introduction to Last Supper in Pompeii

• Gorgons, Gods and Gladiators: How to decorate a Pompeian wall

• Supping and Sacrificing in Pompeii's Gardens

• The Meaning of Carpe Diem

• Discovering the Identity of Plants in Art

Meet the Researchers

Come and meet TORCH researchers throughout the evening who will be happy to answer any questions and tell you more about their work.

Picturing Research Pop-Up Exhibition

Visit a pop up exhibition of genetic disease research, captured through pictures, and talk to researchers about the science behind their images.

This booking gives you free general entry to the museum for the Ashmolean After Hours event only. It is not a valid ticket for entry to the Last Supper of Pompeii exhibition. For tickets to the Last Supper of Pompeii Exhibition, please book directly via the Ashmolean Museum website.

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