Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a Pompeii family's desperate survival attempt during the Mt. Vesuvius eruption, revealing how victims barricaded themselves as disaster struck.

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 life in the ill-fated ...

Pompeii remained buried for over 1,500 years until rediscovered in 1599, with more systematic excavations beginning in the mid-18th century.

As the largest town closest to the volcano, Pompeii suffered the most damage and was essentially wiped off the map. It was rediscovered in the late 16th century, but it wasn't until 1763 that the ...

Another recent find in Pompeii was a giant fresco representing the Roman god of wine, Dionysus. By 79, Pompeii had a population of 20,000. The eruption lasted for two days.

SIRES: Pompeii's amphitheater is one of the oldest stone-built amphitheaters in the Roman world. It had a 20,000-spectator capacity. Gladiatorial games were an essential part of Roman life.

Pompeii only came under Roman control around 160 years before its destruction – and its traffic-worn streets show how the locals adjusted their business operations By Colin Barras 17 February 2025 ...

“Pompeii isn’t just an event that happened in 79 CE,” Withycombe says. “It’s a remarkable place bringing together some of the greatest archaeological minds in the world each year. They come together ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii discover an ancient luxury spa fit for an emperor under centuries-old volcanic ash By Melanie Marich Published Jan. 17, 2025, 7:12 p.m. ET ...

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 with a ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered one of the city’s largest private spa complexes, connected to a lavish banquet hall in the Regio IX district. The remarkable discovery, located in insula ...