Ash raining down from the volcano blanketed Pompeii and surrounding cities, preserving frescoes, buildings and citizens where they fell. Over time, Pompeii was forgotten, and it wasn’t until ...

On loan from the Naples National Archeological Museum and the Archeological Park of Pompeii, the artifacts include statues of ...

When we think of the murals in domestic spaces in Pompeii, we typically think of extravagant banqueting rooms or lavish columned atriums. But researchers have concluded that even “tiny houses ...

New elaborate murals have been discovered in the ruins of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city that was destroyed by volcanic eruptions, preserved almost in its original form. The newly excavated house ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a tiny house in Pompeii that is filled with elaborate – and sometimes erotic – frescoes, further revealing the ornate way in which Romans decorated their homes.

Pompeii is implementing limitations to prevent damage caused by overtourism after a record-breaking summer for visitor ...

Two of the area's most iconic locales – Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii – can be found roughly 15 miles away from central Naples. Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano left on Europe's mainland ...

Authorities at Pompeii in southern Italy are introducing a daily limit of 20,000 visitors as part of efforts to protect the ancient site. The measure, which will come into force from November 15 ...

The Memphis premiere of Pompeii: The Exhibition will feature over ... ranging from gladiator armor and weapons to vibrant murals and hand-crafted furniture, alongside beautiful jewelry, medical ...

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