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Laura De Luca

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Ancient Herculaneum: a small jewel overlooking the sea

The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. left an indelible mark on the history of ancient Rome, burying under a blanket of ash many cities in the region, including Pompeii and Herculaneum. Two cities that despite being buried for centuries have preserved intact all the charm of the ancient Roman world and allowed us to […]

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Plato and the Herculaneum papyri: important new revelations

Once again the dramatic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. that completely buried Pompeii and Herculaneum has left history with a major new discovery. This time it was the charred papyri of Herculaneum found in the library of the impressive Villa of the Papyri that gave us this incredible revelation. Still the subject of excavation […]

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Pompeii’s forum granaries: what they preserve that is so important

Who visiting Pompeii or studying its history has not heard of the famous forum granaries located in the western part of the Forum. The Forum of Pompeii was the political, economic and social center of the ancient Roman city and is one of the most important and well-preserved areas of the entire archaeological site. Among […]

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Fighting and games: what was done in Pompeii’s Amphitheater

Pompeii, the ancient Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., along with Herculaneum, Oplonti and Stabia remained buried for centuries under the thick blanket of ash and lapilli erupted by that terrible volcano until 1978. An incredible city that gives a glimpse into the daily life that animated the cities of […]

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How the houses of Pompeii and Herculaneum were made

The ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, buried under the ashes of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., have been remarkably preserved over time, providing a unique opportunity to explore ancient Roman architecture and construction techniques. Extraordinary constructions that have withstood centuries of rain, weather, earthquakes and even the most terrifying eruption in […]

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All 2024 summer concerts in the Amphitheater of Pompeii

The Amphitheater of Pompeii, with its iconic and ancient structure from ancient Rome will once again be the protagonist and stage for a series of summer concerts this summer 2024. As was the case in the past, this year the amphitheater will serve as the backdrop for performances by numerous artists. Pompeii’s amphitheater with its […]

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