We are used to seeing dead bodies in movies and TV shows, but how should we feel when presented with a dead person from the ...

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

A cloud of super-heated volcanic ash and gas exploded the brain of one Herculaneum resident and the fragments inside his skull became an extremely rare organic glass ...

A rare set of nearly life-sized paintings were dug up in Pompeii over the last few weeks, offering clues about rituals connected to the Greek god of wine in the ancient city that was destroyed ...

Another new discovery in the ruins of Pompeii has shed light on the wilder side of the ancient Romans. An extremely rare frieze known as a “megalography,” or painting with life-sized figures ...

Unused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of an ancient painter.” ...

Gladiatorial games were a vital part of ancient Roman life, and in Pompeii, the amphitheater was a stage for both bloodsport and spectacle. But the violence wasn’t always contained to the arena.

While the physical bodies from which they were created ... at a museum in the ancient city of Pompeii, southern Italy, in 1866. (Photo by Hulton Archive / Getty Images) Moreover, audiences should ...

Frieze depicts followers of ancient Greek god Dionysus Fresco dates to 40–30 BC Latest dig began in early 2023 ROME, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life ...