It was a major catastrophe in human history when the Roman seaport of Pompeii was buried under the ashes of the Vesuvius volcano and became world famous for its downfall. But that is also the starting point for a little-known story: the reconstruction of the region and the crisis management of the Roman emperors, among both economic recovery and criminal enrichment. A story of extreme modernity, from which we still can learn today how to deal with natural disasters.

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