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What happened to the survivors of Pompeii?

Mornings with Simi

English - June 11, 2024 13:31 - 8 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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When Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash and rock, it was believed that these cities were destroyed and their populations annihilated. However, recent research by Dr. Tuck has revealed that many people survived and rebuilt their lives elsewhere. 
Guest: Dr. Steven Tuck, Professor of History and Classics at Miami University
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When Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash and rock, it was believed that these cities were destroyed and their populations annihilated. However, recent research by Dr. Tuck has revealed that many people survived and rebuilt their lives elsewhere. 

Guest: Dr. Steven Tuck, Professor of History and Classics at Miami University

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