9. The Global Impact of Pompeii’s Rediscovery
- 18th-Century “Grand Tour”: Pompeii became a pilgrimage site for European elites, inspiring Neoclassical art and architecture.
- Modern Tourism: Over 2.5 million annual visitors, with debates on sustainable preservation.
10. Volcanic Disasters in History
- Comparative Case Studies:
- 1815 Tambora eruption (Indonesia) and its “Year Without a Summer.”
- 79 AD Vesuvius vs. 1631 eruption: How later eruptions reshaped the Bay of Naples.
11. The Future of Pompeii
- Digital Preservation: 3D laser scanning and AI reconstructions of frescoes.
- Climate Threats: Rising humidity and tourism footfall endangering ancient plaster.
