To modern eyes, much of Pompeii’s erotic art might look like ancient pornography. But to the Romans, these images weren’t ...

Photos by Giulia Gerosa for Thrillist Rome is not a theme park. It doesn’t come with maps where every corner delivers a ...

In “The Buried City,” a meditation on both the ruins of Pompeii and his life as a pioneering archaeologist, Mr. Zuchtriegel ...

A study of animal remains from an ancient trash pit in Mallorca suggests thrushes were once a staple of Roman street food culture.

Archaeology & History Pompeii’s Most Fascinating Finds of the Decade—So Far From children's drawings to ancient fast-food counters, new finds continue to reshape our understanding of daily ...

Secrets of ancient Pompeii revealed in newly discovered frescoes The artworks provide new clues about the way Pompeii’s residents lived Crispian Balmer Thursday 27 February 2025 04:26 GMT 0 Comments ...

Ever since archaeologists first discovered the ruins of Pompeii – the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 – its stories and secrets have captivated locals, tourists ...

Archeologists in Pompeii, Italy, found a banquet hall with stunning frescoes showing mythological figures including Helen of Troy and Apollo. Here are photos.

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 10, 2023, Section A, Page 8 of the New York edition with the headline: Ancient Pompeii Ruins Reveal Grim Life of Enslaved Workers.

Unravelling the enigma of ancient "pizza" A 2,000-year-old Pompeian painting, a still life, found by the new Regio IX excavations.Credit: Pompeii Archaeological Park ...

A kitchen shrine adorned with serpents, a bakery, human skeletons, exquisite frescos, and yes, a picture of something that looks very much like pizza. These are among the new finds being turned up ...

The ancient city was destroyed and covered in ash by the 79 A.D. eruption of the nearby volcano Vesuvius, its structures and deceased residents preserved in remarkable detail. Excavations began in ...