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71History of the Vesuvius volcano
One of the most famous volcanoes in the world is Vesuvius volcano. What is is documented history, and when did all the eruptions take place, find out this and more.
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67Pompeii - why didn't some people leave?
A short poem about the people who did not escape Pompeii during Vesuvius' eruption.
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73Top Six Wonders Of Campania Which Must Be Seen: Amalfi & Cappuccini Convento
Situated in a narrow but extremely evocative point at the outlet of the Valle dei Mulini, Amalfi, once one of the most ancient Maritime Republics in Italy, is today a renowned holiday resort and one of...
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91Pompeii, Italy - The Lost City
In the fateful year of 79 AD, during the heyday of the Roman Empire, Pompeii (Italy) was a thriving city of about 20,000 inhabitants. By the end of August that same year, they were all gone, and the city was left for dead.
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74Things to Do and See in Pompeii, Italy
August 24th, 79 AD. Imagine an ancient city with people carrying around every day tasks during the lazy afternoon hours. Then suddenly, a volcano known as Mount Vesuvius erupts. A thick cloud of ash hovers...
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78Alpha Cat: 5 Extremely Scientific Reasons why the Cat Reigns Supreme over the Dog
Vesusvius and Bailey. This particular juxtaposition symbolizes their respective levels of self-worth and overall value to society. Movies, media, the culture at large, all erroneously present to us the flawed concept that dogs are more ferocious,...
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79Famous Mountains Of The World
The word mountain takes it origin from the Latin word ‘Montem’ and its use can be dated back to the 13th century. The oxford dictionary describes mountain as “as "a natural elevation of the earth surface rising more or less abruptly from the...
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63Seeing Italy in Only Seven Days
Traveling in Italy is a wonderful way to learn the geography, history, and beauty of this colorful country. If you take your family on this journey, be sure to choose family friendly environments in your accommodations. You can enjoy some wonderful...
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75Every Organ Tells a Story #3: A History of Anatomical Terms
The current anatomical terminology has undergone a long and tortuous journey. In his paper, ‘The strange histories of anatomical terms’ Charles Singer describes how the commonplace English terms such as neck, leg, breast, liver, bladder all come from Indo-European origins with a Teutonic backdrop.
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76Dangers of Volcanic Eruptions
There are many dangers associated with volcanic eruptions. The worst are the ash type eruptions that can collapse and create a super heated wall of ash that can kill on contact. People who live on the ring of fire are especially prone to exposure to this type of eruption.
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