On 24 August AD79, the sleeping giant Mount Vesuvius erupted with horrifying force, destroying the prosperous Roman cities Pompeii and Herculeneum.\rbr\rbrOn 24 August AD79, the sleeping giant Mount Vesuvius erupted with horrifying force, destroying the prosperous Roman cities Pompeii and Herculeneum.\rbr\rbrDisclaimers: No copyright infringement intended. This documentary belongs to BBC 1.\rbr\rbr\rbr\rbrWill Vesuvius erupt again? Science writer Victoria Bruce leads you on a journey through one of humankinds most infamous volcanoes.