Pompeii
Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall
The once-thriving city of Pompeii, near Naples, was buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, preserving buildings, objects, and graffiti under meters of ash.
New frescoes unearthed in villa near Pompeii show 'extraordinary details and colors'
Slaves in Pompeii may have been better fed than many free Romans
Putting Pompeii's pieces together, with the help of a robot
Lab tests on Egyptian bowl may reveal final menu before Vesuvius buried Pompeii
The Alexandrian bowl in a modest popina proves cultural exchange reached the working classes of the Roman empire.
51-year-old Scot caught stealing artifacts from Pompeii
The man could face a summons for trial, with a possible sentence of up to six years in prison and a maximum fine of €1,500.
Survivors vs. Mount Vesuvius: Fresh Digs Show a Return to Pompeii After 79 A.D.
After the eruption, Pompeii became a fragile camp-like site, inhabited without Roman infrastructure, as people lived among the ruins until the fifth century.
Erotic mosaic looted from Pompeii by Nazi officer returned after 80 years
Director Zuchtriegel: 'The sense of possession of stolen art becomes a heavy burden'.
800 ancient roses: Pompeii's Garden of Hercules reopens
Garden features 1,200 violets, and unique irrigation system restored.
Wall and vault collapse in Pompeii's archaeology park following Campi earthquake
Director Zuchtriegel: Pompeii is fragile — we’re inspecting the site after this morning’s seismic swarm to quickly assess any damage across the area.
New study reveals Pompeii family's last moments during Mount Vesuvius eruption
According to the study, the family attempted to lock themselves in a room, using a bed wedged against the door to barricade themselves as volcanic debris poured in.
Ancient couple's relief found in Pompeii
The symbolism of the carved accessories of the woman may identify her as a priestess of Ceres, indicating her involvement in the religious sphere of Pompeii.
New shade of grey: Pompeii study reveals ancient Roman artists' pigment techniques
New study reveals a previously unknown use of color in Pompeian art.
Mount Vesuvius eruption turned a man's brain into glass. Here's how it happened
The eruption obliterated the thriving ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Once-in-a-century find: Torchbearer's initiation into Dionysus mysteries found in Pompeii
