Archaeologists discover a bench in Pompeii opposite the Villa of the Mysteries that reveals Roman social and political life.

"The ongoing archaeological investigations have highlighted the presence of post-eruption habitation layers," researchers at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii wrote in a paper pu ...

A large private bath complex from 2,000 years ago has been discovered in Pompeii. The bathhouse was likely part of a wealthy home, designed for relaxation and social events. Excavations use innovative ...

Archaeologists explain the ongoing excavations at Pompeii and new findings about Vesuvius’ eruption date, slavery and daily life for ancient Romans. Photo from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii When ...

The destruction of Pompeii by Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous disasters in human history. One of the reasons that it has remained in the public mind for so long is that for two centuries ...

Archaeologists recently discovered the partially mummified skeleton of a former slave in the ancient city of Pompeii. The skeleton, which has been described as one of the "best-preserved skeletons" to ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The remains of two men who were killed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD have been discovered in Pompeii. Thought to be a master and his ...

A mosaic panel on travertine slabs, depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era, was returned to the archaeological park of Pompeii on Tuesday, after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during ...