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The Nature of the Roman Gods: Greek Influences or True Originals?

May 21, 2014 by Natasha Sheldon 1 Comment

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Romans borrowed their gods’ personalities from Greek or earlier predecessors, but the original gods predated the influence of deities from Greece.

Bunnies, Eggs, and Goddesses: Is Easter a Pagan or a Christian Festival?

April 17, 2014 by Natasha Sheldon Leave a Comment

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The Goddess “Eostre,” pagan symbols, and the Christian holiday are at odds with one another; is Easter a melding of pagan and Christian celebrations?

The Destruction of Herculaneum: Vesuvius Claimed More Than One Victim

April 14, 2014 by Natasha Sheldon Leave a Comment

Buildings in Herculaneum still embedded in tufa. Note: No roofs are in situ The modern town of Ercolano is build directly over the ancient town. Photograph copyright of Natasha Sheldon.

Experts chart the story of how Vesuvius destroyed Herculaneum in its archaeological remains, showing how they differ from nearby Pompeii.

How Did the People of Pompeii Die? Suffocation Versus Thermal Shock

April 1, 2014 by Natasha Sheldon Leave a Comment

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Accepted scholarship has always maintained that Pompeii’s victims were killed by suffocation. But re-examination of casts and skeletal remains suggests another cause of death.

Human Remains in Pompeii: The Body Casts

March 23, 2014 by Natasha Sheldon 1 Comment

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How were archaeologists able to retrieve such life-like casts of the bodies of Vesuvius’s victims? The key to the revival of Pompeii’s citizens is plaster, along with care and patience.

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