When Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, the volcano's molten rock, scorching debris and poisonous gases killed nearly 2,000 people in the nearby ancient Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. But ...

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 ...

For many, a trip to Italy is a once in a lifetime vacation destination. Though a country of great natural beauty, with gorgeous beaches, islands, and lakes, Italy is perhaps best known for its culture ...

If you are trying to travel beyond landscape and cuisine and looking to spend time with the ancient past, Pompeii stands ...