The destructive powers of Vesuvius’ eruption on August 24, 79 CE ensured the incredible preservation of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and numerous villas in Campania.

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A Forbes Tech article marking the anniversary includes a discussion of ancient sources.

The Royal Ontario Museum (Toronto) special exhibition, Pompeii: In the Shadow of the Volcano (open until January 3, 2016), includes an incredible array of artifacts from a number of collections, including the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Napoli and Soprintendenza Speciale Pompei Ercolano Stabia.