How a German Prince Built his own Artificial Volcano

Ridiculous History

English - November 24, 2020 19:22 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB - ★★★★ - 4.1K ratings
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Like many nobles of his day, Leopold III Friedrich Franz traveled widely in his youth, taking in the ancient wonders of Europe. A stunning experience witnessing an eruption at Mount Vesuvius transformed the young prince's life. As he headed home to Germany, he vowed he would create a volcano of his own -- and, weirdly enough, he did just that.

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