More and more continues to be found out about the ancient area. Archaeologists are celebrating a “once-in-a-century” find after a major insight into what life was like in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii was uncovered. 2,000 years on from the southern Italian city becoming completely covered in ash, a team of archaeologists have now […]
1 year ago
‘He was very lucky. If he kept going, he would have plunged 300 meters into the crater’ The “very lucky” rebellious tourist who ignored “no access” signs and subsequently fell into Mount Vesuvius has revealed his injuries – and they look painful. American tourist Philip Carroll, 23, was holidaying in Naples, Italy, when he decided […]
3 years ago
The volcano is still active An American tourist on holiday in Italy found himself in a volcanic crater after ignoring warnings and choosing to hike up the side of Mount Vesuvius. The unnamed man, believed to be 23, fell into the volcano after dropping his phone while taking a selfie. His actions resulted in a […]
3 years ago