
Blood and lava
When the dried blood of Naples' patron saint fails to liquefy, Neapolitans believe...
The Documentary Podcast: Archive 2009 · BBC World Service
June 26, 200923m 22s
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Show Notes
When the dried blood of Naples' patron saint fails to liquefy, Neapolitans believe great misfortune will descend upon them. With Mount Vesuvius overdue for a major eruption, Malcolm Billings investigates if tragedy awaits this historic city.