A market miles away from Vesuvius may have saved the lives of many who would have otherwise been in the volcano’s path of ...

Archaeologists in Italy have made a stunning discovery that adds to our understanding of ancient Roman life. Subscribe to our ...

Popocatépetl emerged in the crater of other volcanoes in its current form more than 20,000 years ago and has been active ...

Fragments of a peahen, a comedic theatrical mask and other intriguing finds are providing new insights into the history of ...

Scientists working in southern Italy have found a "sumptuous" collection of frescoes buried by the eruption at Mount Vesuvius ...

Researchers across the globe put on their sleuthing hats this year to provide answers to questions that have lingered from ...

I sailed on the new Viking Vesta from Athens to Istanbul. The enriching experience was full of history and incredible views.

The true date of the eruption has long eluded—and vexed—historians of the deadly disaster. Here’s what the archaeological ...

The Philippines has evacuated nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on the foothills of the Mayon Volcano after officials ...

Want to know more about the story of Pompeii and its destruction in AD 79? HistoryExtra's Kev Lochun rounds up some essential ...