Learn how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 transformed one unfortunate Herculaneum resident’s brain into organic glass ...

A stunning fresco discovered in Pompeii depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter and Leda, the Greek mythical queen ...

When an ancient Roman resident of the coastal city Herculaneum was struck down by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, what ...

From ancient Roman structures under homes to Viking jewelry in a wetland, here are some of the latest archaeological ...

An analysis of 26 paint pigments found in Pompeii reveals the remarkable skill of artisan skill at mixing natural and ...

POMPEII, Italy – In a city buried under feet ... "Because the discovery we are showing is historic. The megalograph found in insula 10 of Regio IX provides another glimpse into the rituals ...

That question, and the roughly 200 pots of unused paints found around Pompeii, recently caught the attention of a team of archaeologists and mineralogists, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii said ...

Within two days Pompeii had vanished ... heavy wool clothing found on bodies; wine in sealed jars, indicating that the grape harvest was over; and wood-burning braziers in homes.

From today, the unknown canvas by Andrea Mantegna is exhibited in the Vatican Museums, a large painting of rare power ...

New sites and artifacts are found all the time ... March 18 | Read More | What did ancient Roman artists use to paint Pompeii? New study offers a glimpse Archaeologists in Pompeii, Italy, analyzed ...