Pompeii

Witness Describing Lac-Mégantic railway disaster

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Witness Describing Accident: Witnesses recalled observing the train passingthrough the crossing at an excessive speed with no locomotive lights,“infernal” noise and sparks being emitted from the wheels. It wasalso stated by witnesses that since the train was going so fast, the flashinglights or bells on the crossing signals did not activate. Gilles Fluet, a Musi-Café … Read more

The Horrific Destruction of Pompeii – AD 79

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Pompeii before year AD-79 In antiquity, Pompeii was a prosperous and significant city located about ten kilometers south of Vesuvius on a small plateau. The location offered residents a charming view of the Gulf of Naples. The city was surrounded by a fortified wall that provided protection. The harbor was an important trading hub, regularly … Read more