Pliny the Elder who witnessed the Last Day of Pompeii -- is tweeting what he witnessed through the Denver Museum of Natural History. His nephew, Pliny the Younger, wrote the account that history gives us. But through today's remarkable technology, who knew Tweeting was also available in Ancient Rome?
He also provides a walking tour of Pompeii's streets through Google Earth. His remarkable account and tour are through the link below. An awesome tour, if ever there was one. It is very much worth checking out.
Pliny the Elder Tweeting
Here is a site on a fascinating blog of a Pompeii aerial survey project just started, for those interested.
Aerial Pompeii Blog
For whoever wants a brief introduction to Pompeii: a video describing the volcano itself and the city. The guide is talking to the actor who plays "Doctor Who" in the British series of the same name before his filming of scenes related to Doctor Who's adventures in ancient Pompeii.
He also provides a walking tour of Pompeii's streets through Google Earth. His remarkable account and tour are through the link below. An awesome tour, if ever there was one. It is very much worth checking out.
Pliny the Elder Tweeting
Here is a site on a fascinating blog of a Pompeii aerial survey project just started, for those interested.
Aerial Pompeii Blog
For whoever wants a brief introduction to Pompeii: a video describing the volcano itself and the city. The guide is talking to the actor who plays "Doctor Who" in the British series of the same name before his filming of scenes related to Doctor Who's adventures in ancient Pompeii.
Ok. I know after seeing this tour you want to see one clip of Doctor Who in Pompeii, so here's the first scene. But remember you still have to do your homework! It's not just all fun and games ... well ... here is some fun: