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Ancient Graffiti At Pompeii: Early Wall Posts And Political Slogans

by Carol King | Fri, 02/22/2013 - 04:46

A study conducted on the graffiti found on Pompeii’s walls reveals it was an early form of political campaigning and social networking.The Ancient Roman city…

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London Hosts Major Show On Pompeii And Herculaneum

by Carol King | Thu, 10/25/2012 - 09:05

The British Museum in London’s ‘Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum’ exhibition brings together over 250 objects from the two Roman cities, many of which…

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New Pompeii Collapse Revives Debate Over Site

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 12/27/2011 - 05:39

The collapse occurred at the House of Loreius TiburtinusThe discovery of a newly collapsed historic column has raised concerns just weeks after UNESCO…

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UNESCO Announces Pompeii Rescue Plan

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 11/30/2011 - 03:13

The United Nations cultural agency has announced an agreement with the Italian government to preserve the archaeological site at Pompeii. Torrential rains last…