| Most people know the story of Pompeii. The story falls way short of conveying what actually happened there. Pompeii was a large, sophisticated, thriving city with many surprisingly modern characteristics. The entire city was covered with volcanic ash in 79AD and what we see there today provides much insight into what life was like 2000 years ago. |
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