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Pompeii is hit by earthquakes after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius: scientists

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Pompeii is hit by earthquakes after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius: scientists

We are shocked. Earthquake activity as damaging as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius bears some of the blame for the total destruction of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in AD 79, a new study suggests. The significant seismic upheaval—which is consistent with the found writings describing the rocking terrain by the Roman high-ranking Pliny … Read more

The famous NYC hotel is hosting a year-long tribute to the martini

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The famous NYC hotel is hosting a year-long tribute to the martini

Times Square is about to be shaken, not stirred. The historic Knickerbocker Hotel is paying a year-long tribute to the iconic cocktail with ice cream martinis, a rooftop martini garden, “martini-on-demand” and masterclasses in mixed drinks. The “Year of the Martini” comes almost a century after legendary Italian mixologist Martini de Arma di Taggia is … Read more