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The Roman Empire has never ceased to fascinate the world, even after the fall of its western half 1½ millennia ago. And with ...

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Learn how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 transformed one unfortunate Herculaneum resident’s brain into organic glass ...

Learn how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79 transformed one unfortunate victim’s brain into organic glass.

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Pink Floyd's Nick Mason discusses the re-release of the band's 'Live at Pompeii' concert film and reflects on the group's legacy.

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Over the past twenty years, the ground in this area has risen by 55 inches. The newly discovered Frieze of the House of the ...