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fromIndependent
6 days ago

Bill Linnane: My son visited Pompeii on a school trip - but the only thing he learned about the ancient world was how to use a landline

Pliny the Younger witnessed the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius at age 17 and wrote detailed eyewitness letters that define Plinian eruptions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Wildfires close Mount Vesuvius trails while fierce blazes continue in France

The wildfire on Mount Vesuvius, close to Naples, broke out a few days ago, stretching to about 3km wide, destroying hundreds of hectares of woodland.
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fromNature
9 months ago

AI reveals title of 'unreadable' Vesuvius scroll for first time

Researchers have used AI to unveil historical texts, revealing crucial insights into ancient philosophy.
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fromMail Online
9 months ago

Archaeologists discover bed wedged against door of house in Pompeii

The tragic story of a Pompeii family reveals their desperate efforts to survive the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, ultimately proving futile.
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