Posted on Dec 2, 2021

Skeleton reveals secrets of ancient Roman town obliterated by volcanic eruption

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Remains of a man whose flesh was disintegrated by heat from Mount Vesuvius almost 2,000 years ago has offered a new glimpse into one of history’s most famous volcanic eruptions.

Skeleton reveals secrets of ancient Roman town obliterated by volcanic eruption

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Posted 3 y ago

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SFC William Farrell

Posted 3 y ago

Ive been there, I wish i could hace spent more time there. I thought I would have seen more.

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SPC Terry Page

3 y

Never hit Italy myself but the history is beyond awesome by a few light-years!

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LTC David Brown

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Posted 3 y ago

Just crazy, the human remains, artifacts, and the stories they tell etc.

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SPC Terry Page

Posted 3 y ago

What a terrible way to go!

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Skeleton reveals secrets of ancient Roman town obliterated by volcanic eruption

Skeleton reveals secrets of ancient Roman town obliterated by volcanic eruption

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