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

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.

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 ...

Another special collaboration post with Eagles and Dragons Publishing!! Adam Alexander Haviaras and I have teamed up again to bring you a special blog post the infamous archaeological site of Pompeii!

Extra charges for admission to Pompeii (13 euros, or approximately $14.50) and Mount Vesuvius (10 euros, or about $11) might apply.

17 April 2026 – 6 days for £3,229 per person Embark on a captivating journey where history and archaeology come to life through Mount Vesuvius and the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

The stunning, complete plaster cast of one of the villa's horses is the first of its kind from Pompeii. When the volcano erupted, many of the town’s residents and animals collapsed and died in ...

An expert said there could be more scrolls out there as artificial intelligence and other new technology helps to decipher ...

Object Details author Roberts, Paul 1961- host institution British Museum Notes "This book is published to accompany the exhibition at the British Museum from 28 March to 29 September 2013"--Title ...

From the Krug-branded rooftop terrace of the five-star Romeo Hotel Napoli, champagne-sipping guests have a sweeping view of the bay of Naples, shadowy Mount Vesuvius, and the day’s cruise ship ...

Colonizing Indigenous people—and exploiting their land and resources—has a long and brutal history.