“ The ancients, ” says the book Pompei, “had only a vague idea of the volcanic nature of Vesuvius and were accustomed to considering it a verdant mountain where thick woods were interspersed with delightful vineyards. ”
७९ की अगस्त २४ को, कई सालों की ख़ामोशी के बाद, वह पहाड़ एक भयानक विस्फोट के साथ जाग उठा ।