The individual died at the age of 20 years when the volcano erupted in 79 AD near modern-day Naples. Scientists hypothesized that a cloud of ash as hot as 510 degrees covered the brain and then ...

Vespasian (9 – 79 AD / ruled 69 – 79 AD) worked hard to restore law, order and self-respect to Rome after the civil war. He established the new, Flavian dynasty. Born to a Roman knight and tax ...