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It actually may not have been on August 24, 79AD–but at some point in 79AD Vesuvius erupted and destroyed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, among others.

In celebration of this event (bad for those who suffered on that day, but a tremendous boon for those who study life in the ancient world), here’s a video of Vesuvius’ most recent, much less destructive eruption.

Here’s a bit from National Geographic about Pompeii’s less famous cousin, Herculaneum.

Have fun and watch out for pyroclastic flows. They sting a bit.

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/italy_herculaneum