This adult male was found in Pompeii. This was his last pose before being covered in volcanic ash.

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image showing This adult male was found in Pompeii. This was his last pose before being covered in volcanic ash.

lifeinaglasshouse on March 25th, 2023 at 14:27 UTC »

"Thanks to the volcano, we know everyday Romans had grey skin, were totally bald, and spent their time lying around inside their shockingly dusty houses."

Philomena Cunk

Biggzy10 on March 25th, 2023 at 14:37 UTC »

I always thought it was hilarious that everyone collectively agrees that this guy was jerking off, instead of, ya know, burning to death in agonizing pain and that just happened to be the last place the dude layed his hand.

underbloodredskies on March 25th, 2023 at 15:43 UTC »

If you want to see something incredible and horrifying at the same time, check out this computer generated video of Vesuvius erupting and destroying the city. It was commissioned by the Melbourne Museum.

https://youtu.be/dY_3ggKg0Bc