Along with collapsing buildings, flying debris, and stampedes of fleeing residents, various studies have blamed the ...

A new analysis of wool clothing on human remains from Pompeii is reviving the debate over when Mount Vesuvius erupted.

The true date of the eruption has long eluded—and vexed—historians of the deadly disaster. Here’s what the archaeological ...

Pompeii wasn’t a dying city waiting for disaster. It was busy, wealthy, and fully functional right up until Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Gladiators fought, markets traded, and water flowed through ...

Archaeologists unearthed a fresco depicting a peahen that mirrors a peacock found on another part of the same wall. Archaeological Park of Pompeii When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., ash and ...

Pompeii’s public baths, aqueduct, and water towers were among the preserved structures frozen in time. A new paper published ...

The once-thriving city of Pompeii, near Naples, was buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, preserving buildings, objects, and graffiti under meters of ash. A love note, a gladiatorial ...

Scientists determined the origin of the bathing water and draw conclusions about Pompeii's water management system and ...

Archaeologists in Italy have made a stunning discovery that adds to our understanding of ancient Roman life. Subscribe to our ...

Want to know more about the story of Pompeii and its destruction in AD 79? HistoryExtra's Kev Lochun rounds up some essential reads to help you understand more about what happened when Vesuvius ...

Research uncovers how Pompeii’s early baths were unhygienic and how Roman water systems improved cleanliness but added new health risks.

Scientists uncovered predates the Roman invasion of the city which was destroyed in 79 AD when it was blanketed by lava from ...