Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, burying Pompeii under some 30 feet of ash. But Pompeii's story didn't end there, according ...

Archaeologists have discovered the exceptionally well-preserved remains of two men scalded to death by the volcanic eruption that destroyed the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in 79 AD, the Italian ...

As many as 30,000 Romans fled the ruined region in A.D. 79. But some returned, a new study reveals, and the city limped on as a fragile, ashen shantytown.

A decorative incense burner was found in excellent condition. Photo: Courtesy of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii An incense burner found on the site. The burner has been painted green, yellow, and ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, Pliny the Younger described the ground shaking as Mount Vesuvius exploded in fury. That eruption devastated Pompeii. Now, new research is digging deeper into what really ...

Life in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii did not end with the volcanic eruption of 79 AD. New data and traces uncovered during the restoration work on the Insula Meridionalis – the southern district ...

We've taken on the mantle of mayor and attempted the feat of rebuilding Pompeii after a volcanic eruption in this indie title ...

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A new discovery from Pompeii is shedding light on the horrific scenes after the volcanic explosion, including that of one family’s desperate attempt for survival. Experts at Pompeii Archaeological ...

A view of an excavated room in the House of the Lararium. Intact amphorae can be seen in the lower right hand corner, and intact plates sit on the three-legged Roman table. Supports are in place to ...