When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in stone for centuries ... for who these people might have been.'' ...

Some 1,150 bodies have been discovered at Pompeii, most killed by exposure to volcanic lava flows of 250C (480F). People and buildings were buried in 6 metres of discharge from the eruption.

Stone-paved roads connected shops, restaurants, bathhouses, brothels, and even an arena that could hold 20,000 people. Volcanic ash enriched the land around Pompeii, making the area a major ...

A new 50-room villa complete with stunning frescoes presenting the cult of Dionysus was found in Pompeii in what is regarded ... alive despite their stationary stone foundation.

While our guide did point out a few interesting facts, like that Pompeii had actually been covered up by ash and rock a few ...

Most people will be familiar with the idea of Pompeii as a thriving ancient city ... CE entombed the city under layers of ash and pumice stone. Rediscovered in 1599, the city was gradually ...