An analysis of 26 paint pigments found in Pompeii reveals the remarkable skill of artisan skill at mixing natural and ...

These materials showcase many aspects, like how artisans garnered the colors they needed in yesteryears and the items that ...

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

several jars contained various pigments as discovered through chemical analysis (according to La Brújula Verde), and in one of the rooms, archaeologists found a six-pound ingot of Egyptian blue.

objects and tombs painted with Egyptian blue, the oldest known synthetic pigment; it is a key color in Islamic art and architecture (though the Prophet Muhammad’s favorite was said to be green ...

An ancient blue pigment as seen during the analysis. Photo from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii The main pigments used to create so many hues were Egyptian blue and red lead, the study said.

Notable results include the identification of the first known use of a new gray color in Pompeian art. The presence of barite ...

The scientific article titled 'Pompeian pigments. A glimpse into ancient Roman colouring materials' has just been published ...

From ancient Roman structures under homes to Viking jewelry in a wetland, here are some of the latest archaeological discoveries.

The creative renovation of this period home in Melbourne cleverly references both the Scandi and Middle Eastern roots of its ...