131K views · 1.6K reactions | For centuries, the story of Pompeii focused on the day it was buried beneath volcanic ash. But it wasn't just a city lost to disaster; it was also a starting point for survival. Here's how archaeologists are still uncovering evidence of those who escaped the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.—and how they rebuilt their lives from the ruins. https://on.natgeo.com/3U5JakD Host: Halley Brown | National Geographic History | Facebook

A collaborative DNA study by the Max Planck Institute, Harvard University, and the University of Florence sheds light on Pompeii’s diverse community and its tragic end. #DNA #archaeology #genetics #romanempire #pompeii #florence #ancienthistory Read more: https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/pompeii-dna-study-0021669 | Ancient Origins