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Ancient Roman beach buried by Mount Vesuvius eruption reopens to public
The Independent via Yahoo News· 4 days agoAn ancient Roman beach buried nearly 2,000 years ago due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius has...
Water emergency halts tourist arrivals at Italy's popular Capri island
Associated Press· 2 days agoA water emergency prompted the mayor of Capri — one of Italy’s most popular islands — to order a...
This Ancient Beach Has Just Reopened After Nearly 2,000 Years
The Daily Beast· 4 days agoArtefacts, including human remains, were discovered in the years-long restoration effort in southern...
An Ancient Beach Buried by Mount Vesuvius' Eruption Is Now Open to the Public
Smithsonian Magazine· 3 days agoWhen Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., it famously smothered the ancient city of Pompeii with a thick layer of volcanic rock and ash. The disaster also devastated surrounding ...
Beach Buried for 2K Years Is Now Open to Public
newser· 4 days agoHerculaneum, rediscovered in the early 18th century, suffered an even worse fate than that of the better-known Pompeii, about 10 miles away. Whereas ...
Cultural relics of Roman Empire go on display at Guangdong Museum
China Daily· 4 days agoThe 98 pieces and sets, including statues, frescoes, mosaics, silver wares and glass wares, on display all come from Italy's National Archaeological Museum of Naples. The ...
A Roman beach destroyed by Mount Vesuvius is open to the public for the first time
NPR· 2 days agoHerculaneum — named for the Greek god Hercules — is believed to have been founded by the Oscans in the 7th century BC and dominated by Rome in 90 BC. Its location on Italy ...
Pretty Italian seaside town named the best place in Europe to visit this year
Daily Express· 6 days agoSituated on the stunning Ionian Sea, Taranto boasts a rich history that makes it a must-see...
1,600-year-old coin discovered in Channel Islands features Roman emperor killed by invading Goths
Live Science via Yahoo News· 2 days agoSo, it's unclear how the building was used, but there are likely more Roman-era buildings now buried...
Vintage Victorian images reveal the early days of tourism
LoveEXPLORING via Yahoo News· 7 days agoThis image commemorates a similar excursion in 1888; escorted by local porters, female tourists in...