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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. Th...

Goodreads - Historical novel and a italian leyend

   “Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherf--ker. Get ready!” (Chris Pratt, star of The Terminal List, coming to Amazon Prime) The number one New York Times best-selling Terminal List series continues as James Reece embarks on a global journey of vengeance. A woman boards a plane in the African country of Burkina Faso having just completed a targeted assassination for the state of Israel. Two minutes later, her plane is blown out of the sky. Over 6,000 miles away, former Navy SEAL James Reece watches the names and pictures of the victims on cable news. One face triggers a distant memory of a Mossad operative attached to the CIA years earlier in Iraq—a woman with ties to the intelligence services of two nations…a woman Reece thought he would never see again. Reece enlists friends new and old across the globe to track down her killer, unaware that he may be walking into a deadly trap. Dark traces