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Updated 10/7/2026Trace the eruption through Roman eyewitness testimony, archaeological evidence, and the experiences of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Examine escape routes, pyroclastic flows, and why the exact calendar date remains debated.
Updated 10/7/2026Follow the conspiracy against Julius Caesar, the Senate meeting at the Theatre of Pompey, and the struggle for power that followed. Explore why killing the dictator failed to restore the Republic.
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Updated 10/7/2026Reconstruct the defense of the pass, the Persian advance, and the choices made by the Greek coalition. Compare the role of Spartan, Thespian, and other allied fighters with the later legend of the 300.