(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 7 - A large number of illegal souvenir and food stands were seized at the entrance to Pompeii Monday and 63 people were placed under investigation for the crime of invading ...

The continuing discoveries at Pompeii 05:42. Archeologists in Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in 70 AD, unearthed a private bathhouse built over 2,000 years ago, officials ...

Pompeii alone is believed to have been inhabited by about 20,000 people. Most escaped. But archaeologists estimate that about 2000 lingered too long, or decided to ride the disaster out.

The story of Pompeii’s destruction is renowned across the world. In 79 AD, this prosperous Roman town was destroyed by a massive, volcanic eruption. Pompeii became frozen in time, only to be ...

Earthquake activity as damaging as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius bears part of the blame for the total devastation of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in 79 A.D., new research suggests.

The continuing discoveries at Pompeii 05:42. Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii said Tuesday they had found what might have been the precursor to the modern-day pizza depicted on ...

The doomed city of Pompeii is more known for the massive volcanic eruption and earthquakes that destroyed the city in 79 CE than its culinary offerings.However, people in the ancient city near ...

Ancient DNA recovered from Pompeii shows that people found holding one another beneath the volcanic ash weren’t related in the ways we think. CNN values your feedback 1.

Y ou might think a site that has been excavated since the 18th century has little left to surprise us with. But Pompeii is the gift that just keeps on giving. Partly because – despite how long ...

The show also features everyday objects such as surgical equipment and souvenirs from visits to see battles at amphitheatres ...

Archaeology & History A Long-Lost Pompeii Treasure Was Found in the Basement of a Family Home in Belgium. The precious marble was brought home 50 years ago as a souvenir after a family vacation in ...