Scientists Discover Mysterious Ancient Human Brain Turned to Glass by Mount Vesuvius
A rare organic glass was found inside a skull from Herculaneum’s 79 CE Vesuvius eruption. Researchers determined that a super ...
Scientists reveal process of ancient volcanic eruption that turned a victim's brain to glass
To make glass from soft tissue the sequence of events must be exactly right. This is how experts think it went down ...
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Vesuvius Turned a Roman Man’s Brain Into Glass. Now, Scientists Reveal How the Extremely Rare Preservation Happened
The remains of a young man, found in his bed in the destroyed town of Herculaneum, included glassy fragments that had mystified archaeologists ...
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Submerged Roman Era Villa Re-emerges from Lake Fusaro, Italy
An ancient Roman villa has resurfaced from Italy’s Lake Fusaro due to shifting land, revealing walls and rooms submerged for ...
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Frozen in fire: How a Vesuvius ash cloud turned a Roman’s brain to glass
In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the Roman city of Herculaneum. Thousands of people were killed instantly. Now, ...
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An Upscale Cliffside Hotel Offers Some Of The Best Amalfi Coast Views And Chic Mediterranean Design
This luxury hotel on the Amalfi Coast will make your Italian getaway unforgettable - with Mediterranean design, upscale ...