- I took a 7-hour walking tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum during Europe’s deadly heatwave in June.
- While both towns were buried by the same volcanic eruption, visiting them in the 21st century couldn’t have been a more contrasting experience.
- Scroll down to see why.
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Despite its population’s annihilation almost 2,000 years ago, Pompeii’s streets still swell and hum with life every day of the year. Instead of Roman citizens, Pompeii now plays host to a constant flow of camera-snapping tourists from all corners of the globe.
The ancient ruins welcome some 15,000 read more >>>
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