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SOMETHING TO DO SATURDAY! Pompeii: The Exhibition California Science Center 700 Exposition Park Drive Los Angeles 323 724 3623 californiasciencecenter.org Some of the design cues found in the Sunset Idea House date back to the Romans. See the proof and learn more at the California Science Center exhibit Pompeii: The Exhibition. What nature destroyed, it also preserved. See more than 150 precious artifacts on loan from the Naples National Archaeological Museum in Italy, which offer a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle and tragic end of this ancient Roman society forgotten for centuries until its rediscovery over 250 years ago. From garden frescoes and marble statues to gladiator armor, coins and currency to religious altars and shrines — all set in their original surroundings — experience daily life in this once vibrant Roman city. Then, as the floors shake and the walls rumble, relive the Mount Vesuvius volcano’s catastrophic eruption through an immersive CGI experience, culminating in the reveal of full body casts of twisted human forms, asphyxiated by extreme heat and noxious gases and forever frozen in time. Through excavated artifacts, multimedia experiences, and hands-on science exhibits, guests will learn the science of archaeology, volcanology, and Roman engineering while exploring the ancient civilization of Pompeii.
Posted on: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 05:02:56 +0000

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