Ancient Roman ‘perfume garden’ blooms again nearly 1,900 years after Vesuvius eruption

An ancient garden in Pompeii has been reconstructed with thousands of historically accurate plants — breathing new life into a once-thriving Roman sanctuary. The Pompeii Archaeological Park announced the recent reconstruction of the Garden of Hercules in a June Facebook post. The garden features 800 “antique” roses and 1,200 violets, along with 1,000 ruscus plants,…

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Smiling fugitive recaptured and returned to Kentucky after dramatic airport escape

A fugitive who escaped custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in May appeared surprisingly pleased with his recapture, flashing a broad grin as law enforcement escorted him back to Kentucky. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office shared the update on Sedrick T. Stevenson, thanking the other agencies for their help, stating that they “coordinated closely” with U.S….

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