ROMEROME — Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii have uncovered a sumptuous banquet hall decorated with intricately frescoed mythological characters inspired by the Trojan War, officials said ...

Pompeii restores ancient vines through a scientific project that reconnects the archaeological site with its historic farming ...

Three archaeological marvels at Pompeii, the ancient Roman city razed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, have reopened to the public following a 40-year conservation effort. Calling it a ...

POMPEII, Italy — In a few horrible hours, Pompeii was turned from a vibrant city into an ash-embalmed wasteland, smothered by a furious volcanic eruption in A.D. 79. Then in this century, the ...

A spectacular restoration project at Pompeii means visitors can now visit the famed House of Lovers for the first time in 40 years. The building is one of the best-known attractions at Pompeii, the ...

The mainly Italian tourists visiting the ruins of Italy’s ancient city of Pompeii are getting a rare chance to see the site without the usual crowds—and admire spectacular finds unearthed during a six ...

A well-preserved fresco depicting the tale of Phrixus and Helle was recently uncovered during excavations in Pompeii. (all images courtesy the Archaeological Park of Pompeii) Archaeologists in Italy ...

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A spectacular restoration project at Pompeii means visitors can now visit the famed House of Lovers for the first time in 40 years. The building is one of the best-known attractions at Pompeii, the ...