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Eruption Week: Curious minds explore Pompeii's ancient marvels at Saint Louis Science Center

The Saint Louis Science Center will host Eruption Week to explore Pompeii's history from August 22-24.

Could stealing from Pompeii really bring a curse? Tourist finds out the hard way

A Scottish tourist faces serious charges after attempting to steal artifacts from Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ...
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Italian Police Catch Tourist Stealing Stones From the Ancient City of Pompeii

According to legend, travelers who remove artifacts from the historic Italian city are cursed to endure hardship. Many have ...