The new Pompeian frescoes are captivated by their detail and depth, depicting mysterious practices of the cult of Dionysus on a monumental scale. Researchers consider this one of the most significant ...

The ruins of Pompeii, Italy, are famous for their striking murals and brightly decorated walls — artworks so distinctive and well-preserved that archaeologists often name entire buildings after ...

Pompeii's Secret Underworld." Right now, on "NOVA." ♪ ♪ NARRATOR: In Southern Italy lies one of the greatest treasures of the Roman world. 130 miles south of Rome, near the Bay of Naples ...

Ever since archaeologists first discovered the ruins of Pompeii – the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 – its stories and secrets have captivated locals, tourists ...

Unused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of an ancient painter.” ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii, Italy, analyzed a variety of paint pigments, offering glimpse the art of ancient Romans, a study said. Photo from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii The ruins of Pompeii ...