Pompeii Resources
Vesuvius Readings for Students
Following up on last week’s post, here are two adaptations of Pliny’s Vesuvius letter for different levels. We hope you enjoy reading these with your
Vesuvius comes to life in different ways!
Vesuvius is on many people’s minds right now – not only Latin teachers, preparing for the new AP exam,but everyone interested in geology. The following
Euripedes, Pompeii, and Scented Statues: Links for July 2025
“Unearthed papyrus contains lost scenes from Euripides’ plays” Read the article in the Harvard Gazette. “With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist” Read the article
Pompeian Earthquakes, Classical Influence, and More: Links for October 2024
The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius Wasn’t Pompeii’s Only Killer New evidence has emerged for a seismic event that contributed significantly to the destruction of Pompeii
Rouman Lecture Series – October 2, 2024
The John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series presents A Free and Public Lecture: “Visions of Vesuvius from the Roman World: From Natural Disaster to Literary
What's in my teaching bag: Roman Carbohydrates
Food is a great vehicle for learning. In addition to the fact that students tend to enjoy creating and consuming it, food is vitally important;