Sediments in the Bay of Naples have been explored and have revealed how the eruption of Vesuvius affected water supply and sewage/drainage systems – see http://phys.org/print382693782.html
Interestingly, a similar setback was seen to have occurred in the 5th century AD as a result of natural disasters and invasions of Italy. This led to a decline in maintenance.
The painting of the eruption by Turner … 
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At www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2071033-a-new-lead-in-the-search-for-elusive-no… … the Norse settlement of Newfoundland takes another twist, a site that was flagged up years ago but has been long ignored by archaeologists. A fresh look is to take place.
At http://phys.org/print383238169.html … ancient chinese pottery and beer making.