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1502: Florida is mapped on the Cantino map; 1513 April 2: Ponce de Leon is claimed to have discovered Florida. [1] [verification needed] 1515–1519: Spanish explorers visit Pinellas barrier islands while trading with Tocobaga. 1528: Panfilo de Narvaez expedition explores the Pinellas Peninsula. [2] 1538: The horse introduced into Florida
The first of the home's rooms were discovered in April 1748 during the very first days of the excavation of Pompeii. More of its rooms were unearthed in late 1875 - 1876 and additional excavations were conducted in 1908.
The first phase of the excavations at Pompeii started in 1748, which led to the first conservation and restoration efforts of the frescoes since their burial, [2] and in 1764, open-air excavations began at Pompeii. [1] Pompeii has a long history of excavation and restoration that began without a strong foundation or strategy. [3]
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A large wooden bucket that functioned as a “recycling bin” was found in the remains of a village inhabited around 850 B.C. The village, known as Must Farm, is in Whittlesey, a town about 90 ...
[3]: 7 Florida Gulf Coast orchestra becomes The Florida Orchestra. [4]: 208 1985 Severe drought results in watering restrictions. [3]: 7 A four-cent local option gas tax is passed by the Board of County Commissioners. Hurricane Elena threatens Florida. [3]: 7 1990 First segment of Pinellas Trail opens between Dunedin and Seminole.
Fascinating artworks have been uncovered in a new excavation at Pompeii, the ancient Roman city doomed and buried by Mount Vesuvius’s deadly eruption in AD79.. The most impressive discovery is ...
Florida is nicknamed the "Sunshine State" due to its warm climate and days of sunshine. Florida's sunny climate, many beaches, and growth of industries have attracted northern migrants within the United States, international migrants, and vacationers since the Florida land boom of the 1920s. A diverse population, urbanization, and a diverse ...