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Volcano Observer: Sir William Hamilton and Mount Vesuvius

By Karen Meyer-Roux | Published: April 30, 2010
View of an Eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Peter Fabris. Hand-colored engraving in Sir William Hamilton, Campi Phlegraei, 1776.

As news of the erupting and disruptive Icelandic volcano has streamed worldwide, we should pause to pay homage to the pioneering work of the British diplomat, collector and amateur vulcanologist Sir William Hamilton (1730–1803). Appointed Britain’s special envoy to the Spanish court… More»

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      Medieval methods of entertainment included sad dances and alienation parties.

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