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InsideHook
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Scientists Are Using AI to Decode Ancient Roman Scrolls

Advancements in AI technology are unlocking insights from ancient scrolls damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
OMG science

While the volcano erupted, Pompeii was also struck by an earthquake

The destruction of Pompeii was significantly influenced by seismic activity in addition to the volcanic eruption. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Science

Villa found near Mount Vesuvius may be where Emperor Augustus died

An extravagant villa in Somma Vesuviana, possibly linked to the death of Emperor Augustus, is being excavated by University of Tokyo archaeologists. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Earthquake at same time as eruption could have caused Pompeii deaths study

Victims in Pompeii may have been killed by simultaneous earthquake during Vesuvius eruption. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

One more way to die: Tremors when Vesuvius erupted collapsed shelter walls

Archaeologists debate whether victims in Pompeii died from asphyxiation, extreme heat, or a combination of factors. [ more ]
InsideHook
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Scientists Are Using AI to Decode Ancient Roman Scrolls

Advancements in AI technology are unlocking insights from ancient scrolls damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
OMG science

While the volcano erupted, Pompeii was also struck by an earthquake

The destruction of Pompeii was significantly influenced by seismic activity in addition to the volcanic eruption. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Science

Villa found near Mount Vesuvius may be where Emperor Augustus died

An extravagant villa in Somma Vesuviana, possibly linked to the death of Emperor Augustus, is being excavated by University of Tokyo archaeologists. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Earthquake at same time as eruption could have caused Pompeii deaths study

Victims in Pompeii may have been killed by simultaneous earthquake during Vesuvius eruption. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

One more way to die: Tremors when Vesuvius erupted collapsed shelter walls

Archaeologists debate whether victims in Pompeii died from asphyxiation, extreme heat, or a combination of factors. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
OMG science

The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius Wasn't Pompeii's Only Killer

Pompeii's destruction was not only due to Mount Vesuvius eruption but also a simultaneous massive earthquake, revealed through new research. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

A Roman beach destroyed by Mount Vesuvius is open to the public for the first time

An ancient Roman beach at Herculaneum is now open to the public after a multi-year restoration project. [ more ]
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