The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 destroyed Pompeii—but it did not erase its people. While around 2,000 perished in the catastrophe, thousands fled and survived, building new lives in Campania’s neighboring towns such as Neapolis, Cumae, and Puteoli. Unique family names found in tomb inscriptions reveal the migration of Pompeiians and evidence of intermarriage among survivors. But survival also meant returning. Archaeological digs in the southern neighborhoods of Pompeii uncovered post-eru

Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. 🌋 After centuries of dormancy, the stratovolcano blew its top, burying Pompeii under a thick blanket of ash. While the deadly Mount Vesuvius eruption occurred in 79 CE, there are still over 1,400 active volcanoes around the world. To learn more about these geological wonders, catch V-Day: Volcanic Planet. This 2-hour special premieres TONIGHT at 8PM. https://bit.ly/30tgSpf | Smithsonian Channel