“The ash molds preserved each segment of their bodies ... This fate, similar to that of the inhabitants of Pompeii following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, led to the name ‘Pompeii ...

and preserved as undistorted three-dimensional molds within fine volcanic ash, not unlike the human bodies entombed at ...

ST. LOUIS – “Pompeii: The Exhibition” opens May 16 at the St. Louis Science Center, showcasing nearly 150 artifacts recovered from the ancient city of Pompeii. The exhibition will feature a ...