The room has been interpreted as a sacrarium, or a Roman sanctuary. It has been thousands of years since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius left the Roman city of Pompeii in ruins, but the ancient ...

As the ash and rock fell to Earth, it buried the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. According to most modern accounts, the story pretty much ends there: Both cities were wiped out ...

Archaeologists have unearthed an intricately decorated blue room, interpreted as an ancient Roman shrine known as a sacrarium, during recent excavations in central Pompeii in Italy. The Italian ...

A rare discovery, believed to have been a shrine, is unearthed in Pompei after nearly 2000 years. NBC News’ Kelly Cobeilla takes us inside to look at the ornate decorations, paintings and ...

Two sets of human remains, a variety of paintings, and a handful of childrens’ doodles were recently found in Pompeii, the ancient Roman town that was buried by a volcanic eruption in 79.

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of more than 200 survivors from the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius that swallowed up the Roman city of Pompeii in 79AD. University of Miami professor ...

Archeologists discovered an ancient room in Pompeii brimming with distinctive artistry. The room is covered in painted female figures, and features a rare blue color adorning the walls.

But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. At Pompeii, a new excavation continues to unearth rich discoveries. Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University joins the ...

ROME, May 29 (Reuters) - Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii near the city of Naples have uncovered charcoal sketches drawn by children as young as six years old, depicting ...

The second episode of the three-part docuseries Pompeii: The New Dig, which aired last night, May 22, on PBS, is aptly titled “Escape” and investigates this very question. The latest hour-long ...