A stunning fresco discovered in Pompeii depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter and Leda, the Greek mythical queen ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science has revealed the discovery of a new color in the chromatic repertoire of the Roman world: Pompeian Gray. This research, the result of ...

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

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

In a city buried under feet of ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, archaeologists have announced ...

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It was unveiled at Pompeii recently and depicts the life of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, theatre, and celebrations. Archaeologists found it in the Reggio IX area of the ancient Roman city.

No trip to see the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is complete without a visit to the renowned National Archeological Museum of Naples. Hundreds of artifacts found amid the destruction ...