Nearly 2,000 years after a volcanic eruption caused hot ash to blanket the city, construction on railway lines revealed a necropolis in the Porta Sarno region of Pompeii, according to two April 1 news ...

The figures appear to represent a married couple. Experts think the woman, who is holding laurel leaves, may have been a ...

Two very rare, almost-life-sized statues have been discovered during the excavation of a massive tomb in Pompeii.

The symbolism of the carved accessories of the woman may identify her as a priestess of Ceres, indicating her involvement in ...

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason discusses the re-release of the band's 'Live at Pompeii' concert film and reflects on the group's legacy.

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

POMPEII, Italy – In a city buried under feet of ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, archaeologists have announced the discovery of ancient murals that shed light on the ...

Around the world, museums are grappling with the question of what to do with human remains. This includes lifelike copies of ...

March 13 (UPI) --A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Naples Italy area at 1:25 a.m. local time Thursday, causing some building and car damage but no reported deaths. The quake was centered at ...

(CNN) — Residents of Naples and its surrounding areas abandoned their homes and camped out in parks and cars after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the Italian city early Thursday morning ...