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Pompeii: The Most Striking Films inspired by the 79 AD Eruption

7 September 2023

The story of Pompeii and the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius on October 24, 79 A.D., which wiped out the city of Pompeii and its inhabitants in a matter of days, has always been a source of great inspiration for numerous American filmmakers and others. Hundreds of films about the history of Pompeii and its […]

Curiosities about Vesuvius: myths and legends of the volcano

28 August 2023

Famous for the catastrophic eruption in 79 AD that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other Vesuvian cities, Vesuvius has always attracted the curiosity of many tourists. Not only because it is the most dangerous active volcano in Italy, but also because of the myths and legends related to its history. Vesuvius, whose name is derived from […]

Why is the Villa of Civita Giuliana in Pompeii so important?

21 August 2023

For several months now, the media and newspapers at frequent intervals have been talking about the famous Villa of Civita Giuliana in Pompeii. But why is there so much interest in this villa, why is it talked about so much? It must be said that the growing importance of the luxurious suburban Villa of Civita […]

Pompeii’s Frescoes as they were made

16 August 2023

Pompeii, the ancient city located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius and destroyed during the eruption of 79 A.D. still retains all its charm after 2,000 years despite being buried under a blanket of ash and lapilli for centuries. After the discovery in 1748 of the first finds from the ancient city of Pompeii, excavations […]

Why Pompeians did not flee during the eruption of 79 AD

4 August 2023

It was August 24, 79 AD (or probably October 24, according to recent archaeological discoveries), when Pompeii was destroyed in just a few days by the terrible eruption of Vesuvius. A violent, catastrophic, and unexpected eruption that left thousands of Pompeians dead, buried along with their city. It was around 1 p.m. when the plug […]

The history and conservation of the Pompeii excavations

26 July 2023

Buried by the eruption of a volcano, by more than 5 meters of volcanic material for at least 1700 years and unearthed accidentally in 1748. This is the story of Pompeii, one of the oldest Roman cities that survived earthquakes, eruptions and war. On October 24, 79 AD, after years of dormancy, Vesuvius suddenly awoke, […]

Herculaneum excavations at night

21 July 2023

The possibility of being able to visit the excavations of Herculaneum at night returns again this summer. A unique and evocative experience that can be enjoyed every Friday from August 2 until August 30. A different way, in a magical atmosphere to learn about and admire the history of the ancient city destroyed by the […]

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