The true date of the eruption has long eluded—and vexed—historians of the deadly disaster. Here’s what the archaeological ...
A market miles away from Vesuvius may have saved the lives of many who would have otherwise been in the volcano’s path of ...
Archaeologists in Italy have made a stunning discovery that adds to our understanding of ancient Roman life. Subscribe to our ...
Want to know more about the story of Pompeii and its destruction in AD 79? HistoryExtra's Kev Lochun rounds up some essential ...
(CNN) — The once-thriving Roman city of Pompeii resembles an eerie time capsule, seemingly unoccupied since a catastrophic volcanic eruption in AD 79, with the remains of its inhabitants forever ...
The volcanic eruption that struck the Roman resort city of Pompeii may be the most famous natural disaster in human history. But one critical detail about the catastrophe continues vexing experts: the ...
(CNN) — The once-thriving Roman city of Pompeii resembles an eerie time capsule, seemingly unoccupied since a catastrophic volcanic eruption in AD 79, with the remains of its inhabitants forever ...
Pompeii still rewards careful attention, even after centuries of excavation and study. So when researchers paused at a stone ...
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., ash and volcanic debris rained down upon Pompeii, preserving the ancient Roman city ...
Vibrant depictions of a peacock and a theatrical mask have emerged on frescoes in the Villa de Poppea, a site linked to Nero's second wife.