Ancient city near Naples, buried by Vesuvius in AD 79; plaster casts and ruins fuel modern archaeology and public exhibitions.
The Pompeii Archaeological Park has released a digital reconstruction of a man who died during the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Based on archaeological remains, the AI-generated image shows him shielding his head with a terracotta mortar while fleeing the eruption. The project aims to enhance public engagement with classical history.
Pope Leo has pushed back after President Trump accused him of endorsing Irans nuclear armament, saying the Church has opposed nuclear weapons for years and asking worshippers to pray for governments to abandon violence. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met and pledged to improve VaticanUS relations while stressing dialogue on Middle East and hemisphere issues.