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Pompeii and the Vesuvius Eruption

Short History Of...

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It's only 17 years since Pompeii was struck by a devastating earthquake. Many buildings had been destroyed and businesses badly hit. But while the town is still not quite as prosperous as it was prior to the earthquake, it has bounced back well. In August 79 AD, there are telltale signs of Vesuvius eruption that life must go on.

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