Excavations in Pompeii: From Survivors to Later Centuries

Introduction The ancient city of Pompeii, once a thriving Roman settlement, has been an archaeological treasure trove ever since it was buried under volcanic ash in AD 79 due to the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Excavations in Pompeii have a long history, starting with the survivors who initially sought to recover their belongings amidst […]
Emperor Titus and Rome’s Response to the disaster of Pompeii

Introduction In 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius unleashed one of the most catastrophic eruptions in human history, obliterating the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other settlements. The scale of the devastation was immense, with thousands of lives lost and communities buried under volcanic ash. Amidst this chaos, Emperor Titus and the Roman Empire mounted a significant […]