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Ancient messages and drawings are among hundreds of inscriptions that archaeologists recently uncovered on a wall in Pompeii.

A room decorated with peacocks reappears in a Roman villa near Pompeii after centuries hidden by volcanic ash.

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

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

Dozens of grape vines have been planted amidst the ruins of Pompeii in a project to produce thousands of bottles of wine from ...

On February 5, 1958, a U.S. Air Force B-47 bomber collided with an F-86 fighter jet during a training flight over Georgia, ...

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 ...

Pink Floyd is giving fans a chance to enjoy their 1972 concert film, Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, from the comfort of their home. The band is set to release the film on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on Feb ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii have made a stunning new discovery: a private bathhouse that offers a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle of the city's elite before they were buried by the eruption of ...

Beats Of Pompeii, the festival that blends history, art, and music in a unique archaeological setting, enriches its 2026 lineup with a new announcement. The thirteenth event of the program ...

One of my most anticipated games right now is Pompeii: The Legacy. The Ancient Roman city builder takes my love of history and combines it with metropolitan planning in a way few other videogames do.