Scientists Discover Mysterious Ancient Human Brain Turned to Glass by Mount Vesuvius
A rare organic glass was found inside a skull from Herculaneum’s 79 CE Vesuvius eruption. Researchers determined that a super ...
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Vesuvius Turned a Roman Man’s Brain Into Glass. Now, Scientists Reveal How the Extremely Rare Preservation Happened
The remains of a young man, found in his bed in the destroyed town of Herculaneum, included glassy fragments that had mystified archaeologists ...
Archaeologists stumble on rare remains of Roman soldier 'turned to glass' by Vesuvius
The extreme and rapid nature of Mount Vesuvius' pyroclastic flows vitrified the brain tissue of the unfortunate Roman soldier ...
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Submerged Roman Era Villa Re-emerges from Lake Fusaro, Italy
An ancient Roman villa has resurfaced from Italy’s Lake Fusaro due to shifting land, revealing walls and rooms submerged for ...
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Frozen in fire: How a Vesuvius ash cloud turned a Roman’s brain to glass
In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the Roman city of Herculaneum. Thousands of people were killed instantly. Now, ...
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An Upscale Cliffside Hotel Offers Some Of The Best Amalfi Coast Views And Chic Mediterranean Design
This luxury hotel on the Amalfi Coast will make your Italian getaway unforgettable - with Mediterranean design, upscale ...