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China's Cross-Cultural Exhibitions Foster Understanding and Economic Growth

China's rising interest in global heritage is evident in numerous cross-cultural exhibitions, such as "Where Time Stands Still" in Guangxi and "On Top of the Pyramid" in Shanghai, which attracted over 2 million visitors and generated $80.8 million in revenue.

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Stolen Pompeii Mosaic Returned

A Roman erotic mosaic, stolen from Pompeii by a Nazi captain during WWII, was returned to the archaeological site on Tuesday after the heirs of a German citizen contacted the Italian police; the mosaic, which depicts a man and a scantily-clad woman, was remarkably preserved by volcanic ash and may h...

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Stolen Roman Mosaic Returned to Pompeii After WWII

An erotic-themed Roman mosaic, stolen during WWII, was repatriated to Pompeii's Archaeological Park from Germany in September 2023 after the heirs of its last owner contacted Italian authorities, marking a significant moment in cultural heritage recovery and underscoring a shift in mentalities.

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Pompeiians' Last Moments Revealed in House of Helle and Phrixus

Archaeologists in Pompeii uncovered the remains of four individuals, including a child, who perished in the House of Helle and Phrixus during the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius; they initially barricaded a bedroom door with furniture but later attempted to flee, their remains found in the banquet ...

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Pompeii and Ukraine: A Contrast of Destruction and Resilience

A German author travels to Naples to meet a Ukrainian friend who visits Pompeii, contrasting the preserved ancient city with the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting themes of displacement, resilience, and the enduring human spirit.

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Vitrified Brain Tissue Found in Vesuvius Victim Reveals Extreme Eruption Temperatures

Researchers discovered vitrified organic material, specifically brain and spinal cord tissue, within the skull of a Vesuvius eruption victim in Herculaneum, Italy; analysis indicates that a pyroclastic surge exceeding 510°C caused rapid vitrification, highlighting the lethal heat of such events.

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Stolen Pompeii Mosaic Returned After WWII

A Roman mosaic depicting an erotic scene, stolen by a Nazi captain during WWII, was returned to Pompeii on Tuesday after its heirs contacted Italian authorities; the mosaic, dating from the late 1st century BC to the 1st century AD, was remarkably preserved by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius's erup...

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Nazi-Looted Roman Mosaic Returned to Pompeii

A Roman-era erotic mosaic, stolen by a Nazi officer during WWII, was returned to Pompeii's Archaeological Park on Tuesday via diplomatic channels from Germany, following the initiative of the artifact's deceased owner's heirs.

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Pompeii's Reconstructed Garden Reveals Ancient Roman Horticulture and Commerce

Archaeologists in Pompeii have reconstructed the Garden of Hercules, a 1st-century BC commercial flower garden near the House of the Perfumer, planting over 2,000 historically accurate plants including roses, violets, and ruscus to illustrate the economic and horticultural practices of ancient Rome.

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Pink Floyd at Pompeii: Rescreening Highlights Volcanic Setting

Pink Floyd at Pompeii", a 1971 documentary re-screened recently, features Pink Floyd performing in Pompeii's amphitheater, situated in the Phlegraean Fields near Naples, an area of active volcanism, contrasting the music with the site of Vesuvius's 79 A.D. eruption and its historical context.

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Pompeii Fresco Reveals Dionysian Mysteries

A newly discovered fresco in Pompeii's ninth region, dating back to the 1st century BC, depicts a Dionysian procession, revealing details of ancient Roman religious rituals, including bacchants, priests, and animal sacrifice; the site will be open to the public, with a limit of 15 visitors at a time...

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Pompeii Frieze Reveals Wild Side of Ancient Roman Life

A newly discovered life-sized frieze in Pompeii's Region IX, dating back to the 1st century BC, depicts the procession of Dionysus, revealing details of ancient Roman religious rituals and challenging conventional views of women's roles.

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