A buried seaside villa near Naples has yielded a painted room where frescoes show herons striding across black and red walls, ...

Southern Italy is a captivating blend of ancient history and vibrant fashionable culture. Whether you're seeking an Italian ...

Archaeologists say Roman Cologne is rising again beneath the modern city after a series of major discoveries during excavations tied to the underground tour of the MiQua – LVR Jewish Museum. The work, ...

The terminal violence of Mount Vesuvius’s eruption in 79 AD, which encapsulated in a geological instant the life of Pompeii ...

Herculaneum beach in the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum, buried along with Pompeii by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on October 24th 79 AD, is to be excavated and restored. When the archaeologists ...

For nearly two millennia, a set of ancient scrolls has remained sealed, last seen when the Roman Empire held dominion over Europe. Now, thanks to a special program using artificial intelligence, ...

There must be a certain level of anxiety that comes with living in Naples, in the shadow of Vesuvius. It’s not just that it’s an active volcano that can blow its top at any minute, but also that it’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A snow-capped Mount Vesuvius looms over Naples, Italy, on January 18, 2013. On August 24, 79 A.D., thousands died and the Roman ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, Pliny the Younger described the ground shaking as Mount Vesuvius exploded in fury. That eruption devastated Pompeii. Now, new research is digging deeper into what really ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...