Silly - - Pompeii is really interesting. PBS had a pretty good documentary/reenactment about Pompeii about a year ago. You can still order it on DVD. I also read a book of that would be considered "historical fiction" that may help bring Pompeii alive for you - - it is
Pompeii by Robert Harris. If you know a little bit before you get there, you will keep your eyes open to things you WANT to notice - - the actual site of Pompeii IS HUGE!
One of my favorite LOs is one I did of Pompeii. You can find it
HERE
Buon Viaggio!