We had just uncovered stunning frescos inspired by the Trojan War painted on the splendid black walls of a banqueting hall during our excavation in insula 10 of Regio IX at Pompeii. They had been ...

Archeologists have uncovered etchings made in charcoal on the wall of a courtyard at Pompeii, the Italian city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The primitive sketches ...

Archaeologists digging away at ash covering the ancient city of Pompeii have uncovered a room painted with a color rarely seen among the ruins. The space's walls were a stunning, bright blue with ...

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 ...

Five minutes from the ruins of Pompeii, Italy, the great Roman city destroyed by the ... At the time, church law required sacred images to be painted in oils on canvas or wood. He was told about a ...

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 ...

A rare blue shrine was recently unearthed from Pompeii, officials said. The room dates back around 2,000 years. Photo from the Pompeii Archaeological Park Archaeologists recently unearthed a rare ...

Located at the base of the volcano Mount Vesuvius, near what is now modern-day Naples, Pompeii was a thriving ... killer in the city but changed how we view the history of the disease.