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Found: Pompeii’s survivor records

07-10-2024

	July 10, 2024

History

Found: Records of Pompeii’s Survivors

Think of the story of Pompeii. History often recounts the fact that Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying Pompeii and Herculaneum in ash and rock, and both cities were wiped out. The story ends there, until the 1740s at least, when excavations began. Recent research, however, shifts the narrative—the story of Mount Vesuvius does not end at annihilation. New evidence now shows how citizens rebuilt their lives in the aftermath of the historic eruption.

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Scientists at Work

‘Glacier Mice’

Spoiler: Not actual animals. These mossy mysteries are no less compelling, though, baffling scientists with how they move in unison.

Mysteries

The Golden Owl

For years, thousands of players set out to dig up the French countryside in search of a prize—but bitter disputes might bury this hidden treasure forever.

Atlas Obscura Courses

A Virtual Summer Camp

In this 3-part lecture series, explore essential and esoteric summertime skills: stargazing, making summer-camp horror movies, and connecting with wildlife.

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Wild Life

Antarctica’s Mighty, Tiny Animal

What’s the largest land animal endemic to Antarctica? You might guess a lot of animals before you arrive at the midge, which is flightless and about the size of a sugar ant.

Sponsored by Visit Nebraska

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum

This state-of-the-art, hands-on aviation museum houses larger-than-life interactive exhibits and an incredible aircraft collection. Explore historical achievements of the past and innovative wonders of the future.

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Copenhagen, Denmark

'Havfrue' ('Mermaid')

Copenhagen's "other" little mermaid marks the historic location of past sea maid sightings.

Germany

Why Does This Pumphouse Resemble a Mosque?

South Carolina

Apollo Moonprints Immortalized in Cement

Poland

The Colorful Church of St. Francis of Assisi

Japan

A Hidden Subterranean Shopping Street

Sponsored by Meet Boston

Uncover Old-World Charm in Boston’s Beacon Hill

Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood is a haven for history enthusiasts and lovers of old-world charm. Wander through its storied streets and discover captivating sites like the Liberty Hotel, which served as a jail for 139 years and now offers tours of its impressive architecture.

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