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355: Roman Apocalypse: Pompeii 79 AD

The Rest Is History

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The Eruption of Vesuvius: A Tragic Historical Lesson

This chapter explores the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and its impact on the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. It highlights historical accounts from Pliny the Younger and the importance of both literary and archaeological evidence in understanding this catastrophic event.

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