The disaster began midday on August 24 or October 24, 79 CE, when Mount Vesuvius erupted, sending a cloud of volcanic fragments and gas into the air.
Once Vesuvius erupted, there was no escape for the residents of Pompeii, whose last hours on earth were nothing short of ...
HISTORIANS have mapped out a minute-by-minute account of the final moments of Pompeii – as gas and ash transformed locals into glass. A staggering 16,000 people were buried during one of the ...
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, the scolding lava, ash, and gas that poured from its entrails converted the Roman city of Pompeii into a terrifying snapshot of death and destruction. Two ...
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 was one of the most deadly volcanic events in history. Now, scientists have revealed ...
Archaeologists have been given a new insight into what life in Pompeii was like after discovering a spa-like complex that has been described as a “once-in-a-century” find. What is thought to ...
Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a “once-in-a-century” discovery which has been buried under piles of rock and ash in the ancient city for over 2,000 years. The news was revealed ...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the younger generation is now much more connected to technology and has a vast amount of knowledge. However, this knowledge is ...
The walls of the bathhouse are decorated with mosaics that depict scenes from the Trojan War Credit: Splash News The bath house was remarkably well-preserved Credit: Pompeii Archeological Park ...
ROME — Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in 70 AD, has unearthed a new treasure — a private bathhouse built 2,000 years ago, decorated with sumptuous mosaics and equipped ...
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 ...