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ANCIENT POMPEII AND THE VESUVIUS VOLCANO

Pompeii continues to yield incredible insights into Roman life and the devastating power of Vesuvius. Recent excavations have shed new light on the city's vibrant culture, the everyday lives of its inhabitants, and the final moments before the catastrophic eruption of 79 AD. Recent Discoveries Unveiling Pompeii's Culture Recent archaeological efforts in Pompeii have focused on previously unexplored areas, particularly in the Regio IX and Regio V sections. These digs have unearthed a treasure trove of information, providing a more nuanced understanding of the city's diverse social fabric and economic activities. For instance, **luxurious frescoes and intricate mosaics** found in newly opened domus (houses) reveal the sophisticated artistic tastes of Pompeii's elite. One notable discovery includes a remarkably preserved **"thermopolium" (snack bar)** with vibrant murals depicting daily life, complete with food items likely served to customers. This offer...

Promonet United States brings new publications

Major Publishing Houses in the USA and England: Range Sales Last Year The publishing industry in the USA and England is dominated by a few major players. These "Big Five" publishing houses, as they are often called, are: * Penguin Random House * HarperCollins * Hachette Livre * Simon & Schuster * Macmillan In addition to these five, there are a number of other major publishing houses, such as: * Bloomsbury * Faber & Faber * Pan Macmillan It is difficult to give precise sales figures for these companies, as they are often privately held and do not release their financial data publicly. However, it is possible to get a general sense of their sales by looking at industry reports and estimates. According to a report by Statista, the total revenue of the book publishing industry in the United States was \$26.2 billion in 2020. The Big Five publishing houses accounted for a significant portion of this revenue. In the Unite...