Plaster cast of a victim from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. (Photo: Pompeii Archaeological Park)
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“Whichever archeologist or researcher suggested the idea to take casts of the people was a morbid genius.”
“They did a Pompeii exhibit in my city last year and the cast of the couple embraced was extremely moving. I felt wrong for looking!”
“Every time I see these I think it had to be almost instant death. They never look like they are in unnatural positions.”