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

An erotic mosaic stolen from Pompeii by a Nazi captain during World War II was finally returned to the ancient site on ...

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

An mosaic panel on travertine slabs from the Roman era has been returned to Pompeii after being stolen by a Nazi German ...

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

An erotic mosaic looted by a German officer during World War II has gone on view at Pompeii, where it likely originated.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...