Herculaneum in Italy: A Visitor’s Guide
April 29, 2015 | Posted in ARCHEOLOGY, HISTORIC PLACES | By sockii
Most of us are familiar with the story of Pompeii, the ancient Roman city which was destroyed in the 79 AD volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. However, Pompeii was not the only city lost to Vesuvius in that volcanic blast; the town of Herculaneum was also buried under ash and forgotten until excavations began in the 18th century…
Running a Fan-Fiction Secret Santa Exchange
February 13, 2015 | Posted in FAN FICTION | By sockii
Within media fandom, one of the most popular holiday activities is to participate in a Secret Santa-style gift exchange. More often than not, these exchanges revolve around fan fiction, where participants receive a story they’re requested in return for writing a story for someone else…
