Rare, centuries-old Roman paintings were uncovered in the ruins of Pompeii. The frescoes were found in a dining room in the ruined city buried under ash after a catastrophic volcanic eruption in 79 ...

The mural is about 2,000 years old, but its flowers look as fresh as a daisy. The fresco was excavated from a townhouse in Pompeii and depicts a typical garden in the doomed Roman city in the shadow ...

Skull art depicting Memento Mori continued to be popular in Europe for millennia. For instance, archaeologists have found a ...

A detail of a fresco showing a sea battle framed in Pompeii red topped by a basket and a mask that decorates the living room of house of the Vetti, in one of the wealthiest homes in Pompeii, the House ...

Excavations of the still-buried portion of the palatial building may begin as early as next year and could unearth new frescoes ...

This course will take place virtually on Zoom. Participation requires a device (ideally a computer or tablet, rather than a cell phone) with a camera and microphone in good working order and basic ...

Archaeologists discovered a series of ancient frescoes among the ruins of Pompeii, officials said. The artwork — which contains vivid depictions of a variety of creatures — was uncovered inside a ...

A mosaic panel on travertine slabs, depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era, was returned to the archaeological park of Pompeii on Tuesday, after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during ...

For the A-list of ancient Rome, the premier getaway destination was the Bay of Naples, a few days’ travel down the Mediterranean coast. The lavishly decorated villas of Pompeii and other spots on the ...

This course will take place in person at 60 Turner Street. The room will be equipped with a HEPA air purifier. The remains of Roman Pompeii, destroyed in 79 C.E. by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, are ...