The true date of the eruption has long eluded—and vexed—historians of the deadly disaster. Here’s what the archaeological ...
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Was Pompeii really destroyed in August? If so, why were the victims wearing thick wool?
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, the people of Pompeii died in one of history’s most infamous natural disasters. For over 250 years, archaeologists have been studying their remains for clues ...
The pre-Roman baths of Pompeii would have been seriously grotty, according to an analysis of mineral deposits.
Want to know more about the story of Pompeii and its destruction in AD 79? HistoryExtra's Kev Lochun rounds up some essential ...
A market miles away from Vesuvius may have saved the lives of many who would have otherwise been in the volcano’s path of ...
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Archaeologists discover 'sumptuous' frescoes at ancient villa preserved by Mount Vesuvius' eruption
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., ash and volcanic debris rained down upon Pompeii, preserving the ancient Roman city ...
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