The stunning frescoes of the Villa of the Mysteries ... As modern visitors to Pompeii walk along the miles of ancient streets paved with original stones, through the forum where temples and ...

Paris was a key figure in Greek mythology, who is mostly remembered for his role in the events leading up to the legendary Trojan War.

Newly uncovered Roman lararium in Pompeii reveals vibrant murals preserved for 2,000 years by volcanic ash, showcasing gods, ...

Twenty-seven years ago he took a detour into ancient fighting styles ... IAN DAGNALL COMPUTING/ALAMY STOCK A fresco from Pompeii reveals that wounded gladiators signaled surrender with a lifted ...

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that four people, including a child, in Pompeii used furniture to block a bedroom door ...

A new Pompeii excavation revealed details about family members who barricaded themselves with a bed during the Mt. Vesuvius ...

At one of the world’s most important historical sites, controversial director Gabriel Zuchtriegel has radical plans to ...

It’s not the only Pompeii mansion to celebrate the god of excess. The “House of Bacchus” was excavated in 1879. One of its frescoes shows the god standing beside Mount Vesuvius, wrapped in a gown of ...

At an ancient residence called the House of Helle and Phrixus, a Pompeii family tried to save themselves from Mount […] ...

Travel is often about experiencing new places, cultures and histories. But some destinations take you deeper into history ...