This learning resource focuses on comparing historical perspectives through the analysis of both fictional narratives and non-fiction articles centered on the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE. Students engage in discussions to explore how different contexts shape narrative descriptions, identify key vocabulary related to perspective and tone, and analyze excerpts from a non-fiction text and a fictional account. The resource includes activities such as 'Perspective Mapping' where students identify tone words from each text, gather direct evidence, and synthesize their findings in a structured paragraph. An extension task encourages creative thinking by asking students to rewrite the event from an unconventional observer's perspective, enhancing their understanding of historical interpretation.