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Death & Immortality at Pompeii

Pliny the Elder's remarkable life, and his heroic last stand during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius...

In today’s stream, we discuss the life of Rome’s greatest polymath, Pliny the Elder.

We discuss everything from his military campaigns to his political career, his landmark Natural History (the world’s first encyclopedia), and his tragically heroic death at Pompeii.

For more on Pliny the Elder’s life and legacy, check out our following articles on him bel…

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