During World War II, a German military captain acquired a stolen erotic mosaic while stationed in Italy. The ancient artwork ...

Glide over the remarkable ruins of Pompeii with this stunning drone footage. Witness the preserved streets, villas, and ...

The mosaic shows a pair of lovers who are partially undressed. The tile may have been in a bedroom floor, Pompeii officials ...

The mosaic, which depicts a couple in an intimate bedroom scene, is among thousands of artifacts stolen from the ancient ...

Archaeologists have revitalized a Roman flower garden in Pompeii that survived an earthquake in 62 A.D. before being buried ...

Since their discovery in the 16th century, the Pompeii ruins have given researchers great insight into what life was like before Mount Vesuvius erupted and wiped out the entire city in 79 A.D ...

Nation/World; Pompeii photos provide stunning new glimpse into middle-class life before Mount Vesuvius erupted. Published: ; Aug. 07, 2022, 3:33 p.m.

The ancient city of Pompeii — famously ruined in A.D. 79 when mighty Mount Vesuvius blew its top — is one of Italy’s most popular tourist attractions. Few visitors make it to the ...

The fast-moving lava that descended from Vesuvius captured a moment in time in Pompeii. Molds made from victims' bodies chillingly capture their anguished last moments. The ancient city of Pompeii ...

Five Fascinating Pompeii Finds Since Mount Vesuvius Erupted. Published Aug 24, 2023 at 9:33 AM EDT Updated Aug 24, 2023 at 11:48 AM EDT. By .

On August 24, 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius unleashed fire and fury on residents of nearby Herculaneum and Pompeii. Pyroclastic surges are massive flows of gas and rock similar to those that destroyed ...