Archaeologists have revitalized a Roman flower garden in Pompeii that survived an earthquake in 62 A.D. before being buried ...

To modern eyes, much of Pompeii’s erotic art might look like ancient pornography. But to the Romans, these images weren’t ...

The cargo ship was found laden with hundreds of Roman pottery jars, most of which are intact. The house, featuring erotic art and bronze statues, was the epitome of wealth in ancient times. After ten ...

In the 1950s, botanist Wilhelmina Jashemski identified traces of pollen, spores and plant fossils in the ancient city of Pompeii. The discovery suggested that the site had once been a lush, cultivated ...

Each region of Italy has its own unique experience and charm to offer. Whether you're passionate about history, culture, gastronomy or adventure, Italy has it all and will leave you with unforgettable ...

Archaeology & History What Life Was Really Like for Women in Ancient Pompeii These ancient artifacts reveal the untold stories and everyday lives of women in the ill-fated Roman city.

St. Louis Science Center Special Exhibitions Manager Kaylia Eskew shared what to expect artifacts and experience to expect from the Pompeii exhibit opening on May 16, 2025. Video by Allie ...

Archaeology & History Pompeii’s Most Fascinating Finds of the Decade—So Far From children's drawings to ancient fast-food counters, new finds continue to reshape our understanding of daily ...

Science News: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried Pompeii and Herculaneum, preserving Roman life in ash. Recent discoveries, including exotic animal bone ...

Body casts on display in the “Buried in Ash” gallery at “Pompeii: The Exhibition.” “It is a perfect photograph of that last moment,” says Kaylia Eskew, manager of special exhibitions and featured ...

Archaeologists have uncovered two nearly life-sized sculptures of a man and a woman in a tomb near one of Pompeii's main gates.