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1. Constantine I

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   Constantine I, known posthumously as Constantine the Great, was a Roman emperor who reigned from 306 to 337 CE. His reign marked a significant turning point in Roman history, fundamentally altering the religious landscape of the empire and establishing a new imperial seat that would dominate the Eastern Roman Empire for over a millennium. Constantine's influence is perhaps most acutely felt in his decisive adoption of Christianity, moving the faith fr…

2. Mount Vesuvius

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   Mount Vesuvius is an active stratovolcano situated on the Gulf of Naples, Italy. It is an imposing geological feature dominating the landscape of the Campania region, famous for its periodic, highly destructive eruptions that have shaped both the local geography and Roman history. The mountain is best known for the catastrophic eruption of $79$ CE, which annihilated several Roman settlements, including Pompeii and Herculaneum. Vesuvius is part of the Campanian volcanic arc, a chain of volcanoes characterized by the h…