The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE is one of the most iconic disasters in human history. This volcano destroyed the city of Pompeii, leaving many victims encased in ash. While horrible to think ...
In 1815, Mount Tambora's eruption caused a 'year without a summer.' Scientists warn of a high probability of another massive eruption this century, which could severely affect global food supplies ...
And perhaps none of the other narratives meant to illuminate who perished together in the ancient eruption of Mount Vesuvius are correct—according to a new DNA analysis of their skeletal remains.