In 79 CE, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 20 feet of ash, preserving amazing details about daily life in the Roman Empire.

In 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried Pompeii and Herculaneum in ash, freezing Roman life in time. This disaster still haunts history nearly 2,000 years later.

Pliny the Younger described the ground shaking as Mount Vesuvius exploded in fury. That eruption devastated Pompeii.

The eruption of Vesuvius and the way residents of Pompeii died, is one of the most agonizing stories in history. While Vesuvius has not erupted since 1944, it is still an active volcano.

Hold that thought as we turn to Pompeii. The ancient Roman city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius back in 79 AD. Many victims were encased in ash, with their shapes, positioning and ...

Pompeii was blanketed in ash in 79 A.D. when the notorious Vesuvius volcano erupted, killing everything in its path. The ancient Roman city lay untouched for centuries, and it's now a vast ...

Mount Vesuvius was responsible for the destruction of the city of Pompeii in 79 AD. Nearly everyone has heard one story or another about arguably the most well-known volcanic eruption ...

The discovery of two skeletons at the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is giving archaeologists more clarity on the “the hell” that ensued when Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2000 years ago.

Mount Vesuvius decimated Pompeii—including the central section pictured here—with ash, stone, toxic gas, and debris. Even those who did survive would find nothing left of their homes.

Mount Vesuvius was responsible for the destruction of the city of Pompeii in 79 AD. Nearly everyone has heard one story or another about arguably the most well-known volcanic eruption ...

Extra charges for admission to Pompeii (13 euros, or approximately $14.50) and Mount Vesuvius (10 euros, or about $11) might apply. Popular Tours Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi Day Trip from ...

This immersive archaeological exploration of Pompeii, a once-thriving Roman city, will transport you back in time – before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.