History Challenge || July 18, 2026

I united much of the known worldunder a vast empire before dying at age 32. Who am I?

I was the ancient Roman city buried beneath volcanic ash in 79 CE. What city am I?

I ended decades of religious warfare in Europe in 1648. What treaty am I?

I led the expedition that firstreached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. Who am I?