# Tom Hiddleston narrates moving Pompeii documentary on ordinary Romans’ heroism

A new television documentary, "Pompeii: Out of Time," narrated by Tom Hiddleston, tells the story of ordinary Romans facing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The program highlights their hopeless heroism and emotional struggles, making for a deeply affecting viewing experience. It adds a human dimension to the well-known historical disaster.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/18/pompeii-out-of-time-with-tom-hiddleston-tearjerking-television-disney) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:50 GMT
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/23/pompeii-out-of-time-with-tom-hiddleston-review) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:33 GMT

### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2580587-tom-hiddlestons-new-pompeii-show-is-unabashedly-cheesy-but-it-works/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000