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 ...

An extremely rare cycle of paintings depicting a raucous ritual involving the god of wine has been unearthed in Pompeii, the ...

The depiction of a Dionysiac mystery cult now serves as an “exceptional historical document,” allowing us a glimpse into one curious aspect of the ancient city.

Created more than a century before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E., the wall paintings provide rare insights into secret rituals conducted in the Roman city ...

In the shadow of Mt Vesuvius, Pompeii's buried wonders are still emerging. A newly found fresco offers a tantalising glimpse into the vibrant life of the past.

Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life-sized frescoes that offer fresh insight into religious practices ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare ... carrying a slaughtered goat on their shoulders or holding a sword and the ...

Pompeii's Secret Underworld ... they jammed into place to make sure there was no way to open these doors. (dog barking in distance) NARRATOR: Violent clashes, rough justice, and a homeowner's ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a nearly life-size fresco, or megalography, depicting the Dionysiac procession in an ...

The presence of butchered animals and sacrificial offerings reinforces the connection between the cult and rites of passage involving nature, feasting, and symbolic death and rebirth. Gabriel ...