Scenarios about 'pliny the elder'
Pliny the Elder was a Roman author, naturalist, and naval commander who lived from 23-79 CE, best known for writing "Natural History," an encyclopedic work documenting Roman understanding of the natural world. His death during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius while commanding rescue operations represents both his scientific curiosity and sense of duty. In alternate history scenarios, Pliny's survival or different works could significantly alter the preservation and transmission of classical knowledge through the Middle Ages.
What If The 79 AD Vesuvius Eruption Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mount Vesuvius never erupted in 79 AD, sparing Pompeii and Herculaneum and potentially altering the cultural, archaeological, and scientific trajectory of the Roman Empire and Western civilization.