When Mt. Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, the Roman city of Pompeii — and many of its residents — were buried under layers of volcanic ash. The volcanic matter preserved much of Pompeii’s remains. Almost ...

Archeologists in Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in 70 AD, unearthed a private bathhouse built over 2,000 years ago, officials said Friday. The discovery includes sumptuous ...

With the Ancient World tour program, you can take a virtual trip through cities like Rome, Athens, and Jerusalem as they appeared centuries ago. 26,548 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can ...

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in stone for centuries. Observers see stories in the plaster casts later made of ...

An amazing Pompeii exhibition traveled to the Cincinnati Museum Center in 2012, and drew people from throughout the nation to see it. The exhibit is back with some exciting new additions. By the time ...

Researchers have long tried—and failed—to sequence the complete genome of someone who died in Pompeii. Howard Kingsnorth / Getty Images The image of the destruction of the Roman port city of Pompeii ...

Up to a quarter of the ancient city Pompeii still remains unexcavated, but preservation may be the focus of future archaeological efforts. A craftsman restores a 2,000-year-old mosaic in the entrance ...

Hot, warm and cold baths in a recently uncovered villa offer a new glimpse of life in the city before it was smothered by tons of volcanic fragments. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Rome The ...

It’s a place to have a spa day fit for an emperor. The largest private Roman bathhouse ever found in the ruined ancient city of Pompeii has been discovered recently by archaeologists under a pile of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii are full of morbid ...

Bad news, pineapple pizza haters – a painting recently discovered at the Pompeii archeological site indicates the first pizza precursors were likely topped with fruit. The newly uncovered fresco ...