Exploring the Wonders of the Roman Herculaneum
Herculaneum is a wonder in its own right, despite the fact that Pompeii is the more well-known of the two. This eerie ghost town has been kept so well that it gives visitors a look into Roman life, complete with plunge pools, beautiful mosaics, carbonized furniture, and even skeletons that appear to be in a […]
The Impact of Roman Herculaneum on Society
Herculaneum provides a fascinating look into Roman society, and while Pompeii is more well-known, it is well worth visiting both. As a result of Herculaneum being buried by slower-falling pyroclastic ash, a significantly greater number of private homes and artifacts of daily life have been preserved. Carbon dating and protein analysis of skeletons, for instance, […]