In the 19th century, systematic excavations of the Roman Forum and other sites sparked a new era of archaeological exploration in the Eternal City.
 
														The Rediscovery of Ancient Rome: Archaeology in the 19th Century
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														In the 19th century, systematic excavations of the Roman Forum and other sites sparked a new era of archaeological exploration in the Eternal City.
 
														The destruction of the Library of Alexandria remains one of history’s greatest tragedies, erasing centuries of knowledge and scientific progress.
 
														Discover the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and how it buried the city of Pompeii, preserving its tragic history.