In the Shadow of Vesuvius

Today we’re in Italy, visiting the ruins of Herculaneum, nestled in the modern city of Ercolano. Herculaneum is the sister town to Pompeii. Both perished in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD. Pompeii, the more famous of the two towns, was destroyed by falling rocks, debris, and ash; Herculaneum, on the other side of… Continue reading In the Shadow of Vesuvius