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The Night Pompeii Died

This second episode of a three-part series exploring the intertwined histories of Pompeii and Vesuvius investigates Europe’s most dangerous volcano, and retraces the eruption of 79 AD.
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it unleashed a torrent of destruction that obliterated Pompeii and neighboring towns.
To explore the site, the researchers drafted a multidisciplinary team of scientists from the fields of botany, architecture, ...