The eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 and the death of Gaius Plinius Secundus
The effect of the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79, which led inter alia to the death of Pliny the Elder, is reviewed. Pliny, the admiral of the Roman imperial fleet, wished as scientist to witness the event from close by and set sail in the direction of Vesuvius, but got trapped in Stabiae,...
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Main Authors: | Francois P. Retief, Louise Cilliers |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of the Free State
2005-06-01
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Series: | Acta Theologica |
Online Access: | https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/at/article/view/2083 |
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