Ever since archaeologists first discovered the ruins of Pompeii – the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 – its stories and secrets have captivated locals, tourists ...

At Pompeii in Italy, archeologists have uncovered a sensational fresco depicting a mysterious cult of raving, intoxicated women.

A young man's brain turned into glass during Mount Vesuvius’ 79 AD eruption. Scientists now study how extreme heat preserved ...

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 ...

and rewriting our understanding of the city, taking us back in time to the day everything changed in Pompeii. (wind blowing) On an autumn day in the year 79, a long-dormant volcano, Mount Vesuvius ...

Robert Harris' 2003 novel ‘Pompeii' has been published in a stunning new edition by The Folio Society. The acclaimed British novelist is noted for his works of historical fiction, more recently ...

An extremely rare cycle of paintings depicting a raucous ritual involving the god of wine has been unearthed in Pompeii, the ...

ROME (Reuters) - Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life-sized frescoes that offer fresh insight into religious practices in the ancient city before it was destroyed by Mount ...

The bustling city was leveled in the year 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius blew its top, killing 10% of Pompeii’s 20,000 residents while coating the area in thick ash.