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In 79 C.E., Pompeii, some 14 miles southeast of Naples, was a luxurious resort city. By then it was part of the Roman Empire, ...

The once-thriving Roman city of Pompeii resembles an eerie time capsule, seemingly unoccupied since a catastrophic volcanic eruption in AD 79, with the remains of its inhabitants forever frozen under ...

Ever wanted to experience what the Roman city of Pompeii was like before or during the historic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E.? Most museums, including the archaeological sites at modern-day ...

About 2,000 years ago, life in the Roman town of Pompeii—located in modern-day Italy—looked a lot like life anywhere else.

Scribblings analysed using state-of the art technology have brought new insight into the daily life and emotions of people ...

Right after their famous roads and imposing gladiatorial arenas, the ancient Romans are perhaps best known for their public baths and enduring aqueducts. New research sheds light on these structures ...

I love exploring the world of ancient Rome, with its grand architecture, fascinating culture, and stories of larger-than-life leaders. But since many of the 2,000-year-old empire's landmarks are ...

The once-thriving city of Pompeii, near Naples, was buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, preserving buildings, objects, and graffiti under meters of ash.

Researchers have found nearly 100 doodles of everyday people hidden in the walls of Pompeii before the volcano destroyed ...