Vibrant depictions of a peacock and a theatrical mask have emerged on frescoes in the Villa de Poppea, a site linked to ...
The roughly 11,000 inscriptions preserved by Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 C.E. offer a glimpse into everyday life in the ...
POMPEII, Italy (KMID/KPEJ) – A family frozen in time by the volcanic eruption that hit Pompeii nearly two millennia ago. It’s one of the many stories told by observers of the victims of the tragedy ...
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If Mount Vesuvius Erupted in August, Why Were Pompeii Victims Wearing Heavy Wool Garments?
New research finds that at least four individuals who died in the eruption were wearing woolen tunics and cloaks, which ...
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Pompeii victims were wearing woolen cloaks in August when they died — but experts are split on what that means
Some of the victims at Pompeii were wearing woolen cloaks when they died, even though it was August, new research finds.
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Pompeii building site reveals how the Romans made concrete
Excavations of a workshop that was buried in Pompeii almost 2000 years ago have given archaeologists unique insights into Roman construction techniques and the longevity of the empire’s concrete ...
ROME (Reuters) -A minor earthquake in southern Italy has caused the partial collapse of a wall and a portion of a vault at the Pompeii archaeological site, authorities said on Thursday. The quake with ...
I love exploring the world of ancient Rome, with its grand architecture, fascinating culture, and stories of larger-than-life leaders. But since many of the 2,000-year-old empire's landmarks are ...
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