Hola! 'Tis heartsstarssmiles! You know the whole apocalypse theory that proved to be fake? Well, a long time ago, in ancient Pompeii, the end seemed near. And it was...for them.
Pompeii is located near Mt. Vesuvius, a dangerous stratovolcano/composite volcano. On August 24, 79, Mt. Vesuvius erupted! Volcanic ash and pumice stones stacked up over the next 18 hours, killing most of the 20,000 citizens and burying Pompeii under 14 to 17 feet of ash. Uncovering the city makes it seem like we're traveling back in time.
A survivor named Pliny the Younger wrote a lot about this eruption. In fact, most of what we know about this catastrophe comes from his accounts. According to him, people futilely shielded themselves and others prepared to die. The only way out was by boat, but not everybody got to one. Despite the torches and other lights, it was the darkest night ever. That was the end of their days.
But some survived! Not every Pompeii citizen breathed their last that day and year! For more information click here and for Pliny the Younger's letter, click here. =D
Your History Loving Friend,
heartsstarssmiles
Pompeii is located near Mt. Vesuvius, a dangerous stratovolcano/composite volcano. On August 24, 79, Mt. Vesuvius erupted! Volcanic ash and pumice stones stacked up over the next 18 hours, killing most of the 20,000 citizens and burying Pompeii under 14 to 17 feet of ash. Uncovering the city makes it seem like we're traveling back in time.
A survivor named Pliny the Younger wrote a lot about this eruption. In fact, most of what we know about this catastrophe comes from his accounts. According to him, people futilely shielded themselves and others prepared to die. The only way out was by boat, but not everybody got to one. Despite the torches and other lights, it was the darkest night ever. That was the end of their days.
But some survived! Not every Pompeii citizen breathed their last that day and year! For more information click here and for Pliny the Younger's letter, click here. =D
Your History Loving Friend,
heartsstarssmiles
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