A legend suggests that those who steal finds from the ancient city of Pompeii will experience bad luck or misfortune.

The intimate artwork was taken during WWII by a German Nazi army captain assigned to military logistics in Italy.

A Roman-era mosaic panel featuring an erotic motif was officially returned today to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii after more than 80 years in Germany.

Erotic Roman mosaic stolen by Nazis during Second World War returns to Pompeii - The artwork was repatriated through diplomatic channels ...

An ancient Roman erotic mosaic returns to Pompeii after being stolen by a Nazi officer during WWII. The artwork, depicting domestic intimacy, was returned by Germany. This marks a significant cultural ...

Ancient Roman Pompeii had way more erotic art than you’d think Unfortunately, there are few images we can respectably share here.

"Pompeii: The Exhibition" opens May 16 at the St. Louis Science Center, showcasing nearly 150 artifacts recovered from the ancient city of Pompeii. The exhibition will feature a wide array of ...

It’s the risk that ancient ideas, stripped of their historical context, may not merely be remembered but reanimated—mistaken for living truths rather than the artifacts they are.

It’s the risk that ancient ideas, stripped of their historical context, may not merely be remembered but reanimated—mistaken for living truths rather than the artifacts they are.

Archaeologists in Pompeii have found two nearly life-size statues that appear to be images of a Roman couple. They made this discovery in a cemetery near Porta Sarno, a gateway that once welcomed ...

Travelers to Pompeii uncover ancient artifacts and vibrant frescoes, revealing life before Mount Vesuvius erupted.