Ancient Pompeii, a city “frozen in time” by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, stands as a captivating testament to ancient Roman …
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Pompeii and Herculaneum: Frozen in Time
Discover the rise, fall, and rediscovery of the legendary towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Hidden under the ash for almost 2,000 years, the mosaics that once adorned the wealthy homes and public buildings of Pompeii are now viewable by …
In December 2020, archaeologists working in Region V of Pompeii caught their first glimpse of a painted wall as it peaked through the layers of ash …
The discovery of a rare “blue room” at Pompeii Archaeological Park was announced this week. Boasting bright blue walls—a very unusual, and thus …
Pompeii is known as the “city frozen in time.” This memorable name has caught the public’s imagination but it does overlook many aspects of Pompeii’s …
Ancient wall sketches made by young children were recently uncovered in a residential courtyard at Pompeii Archaeological Park. Gladiators face off …
On the Bay of Naples in 79 CE, the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii and the many towns, villages, and villas surrounding it. …
October 24, 79 CE was just another ordinary day in the Bay of Naples. As the populations of Pompeii and Herculaneum went about their business, they …
The 24th August 79 CE is one of the most famous dates in the history of the Roman world. On this day, just under 2,000 years ago, the landscape of …
A town frozen in timeA modern-day visitor to Pompeii, enjoying blue skies and the warmth of the Italian sun, will find it hard to imagine the …
For as long as humans have existed, they have sought to leave their mark on the world around them. Likewise, for as long as human-made structures …
