DNA Evidence Is Rewriting the Stories of Victims Who Perished in Pompeii Nearly 2,000 Years Ago
A new study has shattered historians' long-held assumptions about some of the people who died in Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 C.E.
New DNA tests of Pompeii dead upend popular stories
Plaster casts of calcified Pompeii residents have long been used by archaeologists to tell the stories of the last, desperate moments of ancient Romans before they were buried and preserved in pyroclastic ash from Mount Vesuvius in A.
Pompeii victims aren't who we thought they were, DNA analysis reveals
DNA analysis of victims in Pompeii who died in Mount Vesuvius' eruption reveals some unusual relations between the people who died together.
New DNA Analysis Challenges Narratives About Pompeii Victims' Last Moments
A study published Thursday retold some famous stories about Pompeii citizens before they died from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Pompeii's New DNA Analysis Challenges Centuries-Old Assumptions About Victims' Lives
A recent DNA study has upended long-held theories about the people who died in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, revealing unexpected details about the demographics and connections among the victims.
Pompeii DNA study shatters myths about their ancient lives
Fourteen miles southeast of modern Naples lies Pompeii, a city frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. What was once a bustling Roman town became a sprawling graveyard,
DNA evidence reveals new clues about Pompeii's eruption victims
DNA evidence reshapes the story of Pompeii's 79 AD eruption victims, challenging old assumptions and revealing new insights into their lives.
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Tech Tuesday: DNA reveals misconceptions about life before Mount Vesuvius' eruption
Last week, with the use of DNA, researchers revealed that long-held assumptions missed the mark, providing tantalizing ...
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Pompeii Two Maidens Were Likely Gay Lovers, Scientists Claim
New DNA evidence challenges the story of Pompeii's Two Maidens, once thought to be female relatives, scientists now call them ...
Italy's ancient Pompeii park cracks down on daily visitors to combat overtourism
Pompeii Archaeological Park near Naples will set a limit on the amount of people who are visiting the ancient location after ...
Pompeii implements new daily visitor limits to combat overtourism
The preserved Roman city of Pompeii will have new visitor limits to combat overtourism and protect the archeological park.
Archaeologists Rescued Some Spicy Paintings Buried By Mount Vesuvius
On August 24, 79 C.E., Mount Vesuvius erupted and encased the nearby Roman city of Pompeii in ash. Today, the city is a time ...
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Cretaceous 'Pompeii' of China isn't what we thought
Incredibly well preserved dinosaurs at China fossil site were thought to have been buried in huge volcanic eruptions, similar to the Mount Vesuvius that covered the city of Pompeii 2,000 years ago.
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Campania: The Italian Countryside That Foodies Should Know About
The Campania region of Southern Italy is known for its stunning coastline and culinary delights - from regional specialties ...
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‘Fragile’ Pompeii to cap daily tourist numbers at 20,000
The Roman archaeological site of Pompeii will limit the number of daily visitors after a steep rise in visitors. The Pompeii archaeological park plans to limit visitor numbers to 20,000 a day and ...