Ancient World
Johannes Reinhold Aspelin (August 1, 1842 – May 29, 1915) was a Finnish archaeologist and professor who was the first state archaeologist of Finland, as well as the first professor of archaeology in Finland. He was a leading figure in the establishment of the National Museum of Finland. His range of expertise was mainly Scandinavia and the Ural region.
Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun.
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