Herculaneum Man’s Brain Turned to Glass After He Died Almost Instantly in Bed from an Ash Cloud When Mount Vesuvius Erupted
Mount Vesuvius, one of history’s most infamous volcanoes, erupted catastrophically in 79 AD, unleashing a deadly force that obliterated entire Roman cities. Among the most affected were Pompeii and Herculaneum, two towns buried under thick layers of ash and pyroclastic material. While Pompeii’s tragic fate is well-documented, Herculaneum presents a unique case of preservation, revealing … Read more