Archaeologists have uncovered two nearly life-sized sculptures of a man and a woman in a tomb near one of Pompeii's main ...

The Roman Empire has never ceased to fascinate the world, even after the fall of its western half 1½ millennia ago. And with ...

The passage of time has done nothing to diminish Pompeii's capacity to shock. With ossified bodies and filthy paintings ...

On 17 October 79 AD, the city of Pompeii was buried under lava after the sudden eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Today, the mythical site has yet to reveal all its secrets. A new excavation campaign is ...

it obliterated the thriving city of Pompeii and its surrounding areas, covering homes, streets, and citizens in volcanic ash. This natural calamity preserved an extraordinary snapshot of Roman life.

Travelers to Pompeii uncover ancient artifacts and vibrant frescoes, revealing life before Mount Vesuvius erupted.

A fascinating detail in these frescoes is that all the figures stand on ... a discovery that offers new insights into the daily life and social customs of Pompeii’s élite. Still awaiting excavation ...