Pompeii
Pompeii's Museum Reopens With Dazzling Display of Archaeological Treasures
Artifacts on view at the Antiquarium include ancient frescoes, protective amulets and casts of Mount Vesuvius victims' bodies
Ancient Pompeiians Stopped at This 'Snack Bar' to Feast on Snails, Fish and Wine
Archaeologists have uncovered food remnants at one of the city’s fast food joint, called thermopolia, where hungry ancients grabbed quick meals
Well-Preserved Remains of Two Vesuvius Victims Found in Pompeii
The pair's clenched feet and hands testify to the agonizing nature of their death by thermal shock
Well-Preserved Brain Cells Found in Vesuvius Victim
The volcanic eruption transformed the young man's neural tissue into glass
Paris Exhibition Recreates Pompeii's Final Hours
Those unable to visit the show in person can access a trove of online resources related to the immersive experience
Take a Free Video Tour of Blockbuster Pompeii and Herculaneum Exhibition
Available to stream on YouTube and Facebook, the 82-minute film revisits the British Museum's popular 2013 show
Analysis of Pompeii's Garbage Suggests the Ancient Romans Recycled, Too
The city's residents sorted waste materials for reuse in future projects, according to new research
Take a Virtual Tour of Two Recently Excavated Homes in Pompeii
Pompeii Archaeological Park Director Massimo Osanna narrates stunning drone footage of preserved daily life in the ancient city
Pompeii's House of Lovers Reopens to the Public After 40 Years
The building, one of three newly restored painted houses, is named for a Latin inscription that reads, “Lovers lead, like bees, a life as sweet as honey”
This 2,000-Year-Old Skull May Belong to Pliny the Elder
The Roman statesman launched a rescue mission when Vesuvius erupted but lost his life in the process
Vesuvius' Scorching Eruption Turned a Man's Brain Into Glass
A new study reports on a shimmering black substance found in one victim's skull
Twelve Fascinating Finds Revealed in 2019
The list includes a sorceress' kit, a forgotten settlement, a Renaissance masterpiece and a 1,700-year-old egg
Dine Like a Doomed Pompeiian at This Upscale Eatery
Starting early next year, Dinner by Heston in London will serve a menu inspired by ancient Roman fare
Archaeologists Unearth Bloody Gladiator Fresco in Pompeii
The scene, one of many paintings recently found in the ruins of the ancient city, depicts a defeated gladiator begging for his life
The New Treasures of Pompeii
From gorgeous artworks to grimacing corpses, archaeologists are still uncovering the truth about life—and death—in the doomed city
A Sorceress' Kit Was Discovered in the Ashes of Pompeii
The box of small trinkets was likely used to perform fertility and love rituals and to look for omens about birth and pregnancy
From Baked Dormouse to Carbonized Bread, 300 Artifacts Show What Romans Ate
The show features frescoes, preserved fruit, cooking utensils and vessels recovered from Pompeii
Why Archaeologists and Volcanologists Are Clashing Over Excavations at Pompeii
Volcanologist Roberto Scandone argues that enthusiasm for archaeology has yielded an “act of vandalism to volcanology”
Pompeii Is Home to Multiple Undetonated World War II Bombs
A statement by the Archaeological Museum of Pompeii assures the public that there is 'no risk for visitors'
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