Archaeologists in Italy have made a stunning discovery that adds to our understanding of ancient Roman life. Subscribe to our ...

Fragments of a peahen, a comedic theatrical mask and other intriguing finds are providing new insights into the history of ...

Vibrant depictions of a peacock and a theatrical mask have emerged on frescoes in the Villa de Poppea, a site linked to ...

A market miles away from Vesuvius may have saved the lives of many who would have otherwise been in the volcano’s path of ...

Want to know more about the story of Pompeii and its destruction in AD 79? HistoryExtra's Kev Lochun rounds up some essential ...

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, the people of Pompeii died in one of history’s most infamous natural disasters. For ...

Earlier this year, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii published its findings from excavations of an orgiastic centre ...

Despite the fact that Mount Vesuvius triggered one of the most infamous ancient tragedies, not everyone agrees on exactly when it took place.