Why were the Romantics obsessed with Mount Vesuvius?
History Extra podcast
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Exploring the significance of Mount Vesuvius in the Romantic period, including its allure as a dream holiday and the experience of the sublime. An interview with John Brewer sheds light on the excavations of Herculaneum and Pompeii in the 18th century.
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