Watch the destruction of Pompeii

[odanny]

The Plinys. Although, that has been debated. The two letters written by Pliny the Younger describing the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD

Pliny the Elder died at the port, he apparently was safely aboard ship and insisted he wait for a companion, so he left the ship to do so and was killed, if memory serves.

 

[odanny]

One of the latest discoveries: The Room of the Slaves.

THE ROOM OF THE SLAVES – THE LATEST DISCOVERY AT CIVITA GIULIANA - Pompeii Sites

This exceptionally well-preserved room forms part of the villa within the area of Pompeii where the ceremonial chariot and stable with harnessed horses were previously discovered Discoveries continue to be made at Civita Giuliana, in the suburban villa to the north of Pompeii which has been...

pompeiisites.org

 

[Disir]

350 AD, about 75 years before the fall of the empire. Circus Maximus is visible at around 2:20

That's pretty awesome. I like that. Thanks.




But Rome never fell....power just shifted.

 

[Disir]

Pliny the Elder died at the port, he apparently was safely aboard ship and insisted he wait for a companion, so he left the ship to do so and was killed, if memory serves.

There is a new-ish theory that he had a heart attack but I saw it referenced and don't know where it came from or how that conclusion was reached.

 

[Disir]

This is still an active vineyard:

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An overview of the city. You can see where the amphitheater is in relation to the rest of the city:

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That's way bigger than I imagined!

 

[Disir]

This is the culprit, Mount Vesuvius:

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Originally, it was believed that those who died at Pompeii did so due to asphyxiation. Recent studies, however, challenge that. It's estimated that temperatures rose to opver 300° celsius (540° fahrenheit) in just a fraction of a second. Basically, the victims didn't have time to suffocate...

Your pictures are awesome! Did you up the mountain at all?

 

[Canon Shooter]

Your pictures are awesome! Did you up the mountain at all?

To Vesuvius?

No, I didn't. It's a national park now, though, and easily accessible...

 

[odanny]

See if you can read this:

 

[Disir]

See if you can read this:

It won't play.

 

[odanny]

It won't play.

Not a movie, it's a story. It's a pay site, but you can usually read at least one article for free.

 

[Disir]

Not a movie, it's a story. It's a pay site, but you can usually read at least one article for free.

Got it! Thanks. Stracciatella. That's the scrambled egg soup. I've only had it once.