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DNA · Pompeii

Major DNA Breakthrough in Pompeii Reveals Surprising Details About the 79 AD Eruption

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Scientists studying the remains of people who died in the devastating Mount Vesuvius eruption that buried the ancient city of Pompeii have made major DNA discoveries more than a 1,000 years after the event took place. Scientists have made a groundbreaking DNA discovery that’s shedding new light on the tragic eruption of Mount Vesuvius and its impact on the ancient city of Pompeii. The eruption, which occurred in 79 AD, buried the city in ash and…See the Story

Pompeii · Pompeii

Why the Roman City of Pompeii in Italy Still Haunts and Fascinates Us

In 79 C.E., Pompeii, some 14 miles southeast of Naples, was a luxurious resort city. By then it was part of the Roman Empire, though the area had been first settled by the Osci, a central Italian ethnic group eventually absorbed into the empire. Before its name became synonymous with tragedy, Pompeii was something of a playground for the Roman elite. Stone-paved roads connected shops, restaurants, bathhouses, brothels, and even an arena that cou…See the Story

Artificial Intelligence · Pompeii

A 2000-year-old papyrus decoded thanks to the AI!

Artificial intelligence never ceases to impress us! Today, we dive into a fascinating discovery: researchers have managed to decode an ancient 2000-year-old papyrus, charred millions of years ago by Vesuvius. An IA-signed feat that could rewrite...See the Story

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Pompeii · Pompeii

Pompeii’s streets show how the city adapted to Roman rule

Pompeii only came under Roman control around 160 years before its destruction – and its traffic-worn streets show how the locals adjusted their business operationsSee the Story

Pompeii · Pompeii

NOVA: Pompeii's Secret Underworld

Premieres Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 pm. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. New archaeological finds in Pompeii are revealing that the city, hailed as a sophisticated jewel of the Roman Empire, hid a very dark side. As the evidence unfolds, a much more complex picture of the fated city comes into view.See the Story

Archaeology · Pompeii

Ancient Footprints Reveal a Mass Escape from Mount Vesuvius’ Forgotten Eruption

A Discovery Frozen in TimeArchaeologists have uncovered a remarkable snapshot of history near Pompeii—ancient footprints left behind by Bronze Age people and animals fleeing an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. These imprints, preserved in volcanic ash for over 4,000 years, date back to the catastrophic Avellino eruption of 1995 BC.While the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius is infamous for burying Pompeii and Herculaneum, this earlier disaster was even more…See the Story

Pompeii · Pompeii

Pompeii living with us

The city destroyed by Vesuvius still affects us today. The work of the director of the archaeological and tourist center that manages the ruined city is both a work of cultural history and a work of historical philosophy.See the Story

Pompeii · Pompeii

“Fear itself”… Footprints of people who fled during volcanic eruption ‘4,000 years ago’ discovered

[Seoul Shinmun Now News] The footprints of Pompeii residents who fled from a large-scale volcanic eruption 4,000 years ago have been discovered. Live Science in the United States reported on the 1st (local time), “The 4,000-year-old footprints discovered near the ancient Italian city of Pompeii show that the eruption of Mount Vesuvius occurred about 2,000 years earlier than previously thought.” August 2, 79 ADSee the Story

Pompeii · Pompeii

Footprints Reveal Ancient Escape From Vesuvius—1,800 Years Before Pompeii’s Destruction

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The Bronze Age footprints stand as a dark omen of the Roman-era disaster—one that clearly went unnoticed through centuries of human activity.See the Story

Pompeii · Pompeii

Nick Cave to perform in Pompeii

Tickets for Nick Cave's Pompeii show sell out in 45 minutes. Nick Cave is to perform in the ancient amphitheatre of Pompeii on 19 July 2025 as part of a summer tour of Italy, with tickets for the historic solo concert selling out instantly on Friday. The Australian musician, best known for fronting the rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, is famed for his intense live performances and dark, poetic lyrics. His work spans a wide range of genres,…See the Story

Lifestyle · Pompeii

A Luxurious Private Spa Was Unearthed In Pompeii, And It Was Clearly Used To Impress Guests

In Pompeii, a private thermal bath complex was unearthed at what was once a lavish home likely owned by an elite resident of the ancient city. It may be one of the largest discoveries of its kind to date. The fancy, well-preserved spa is located in a grand household in Regio IX, a large district at the city’s center. The owner of the complex would have hosted big gatherings and invited guests for a soak in the baths before dining for an extravag…See the Story

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