New DNA evidence from Pompeii’s body casts reveals that traditional assumptions about residents’ relationships and origins were often incorrect, showing instead a diverse population with roots in the ...

A new study— published in Current Biology by a team of researchers at Harvard University and the Archaeological Park of ...

Another Italian tourist site has decided to regulate its hefty traffic - this time the buried city of Pompeii, which is ...

The Campania region of Southern Italy is known for its stunning coastline and culinary delights - from regional specialties ...

Authorities at Pompeii in southern Italy are introducing a daily limit of 20,000 visitors as part of efforts to protect the ancient site.

Rome experienced some of its greatest economic and cultural dynamism under Nero's rule, and yet he's called everything from a ...

A volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii in 79 AD, but an avalanche of tourists has caused officials to ...

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Vesuvius eruption two millennia ago, challenge the traditional... When a volcanic eruption buried the Roman city of ... A ...

A study published Thursday retold some famous stories about Pompeii citizens before they died from the eruption of Mount ...

The scientific data we provide do not always align with common assumptions,” said study co-author and professor David Reich.

Preserved by the volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD ... stands as one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres outside Italy. This arena once hosted gladiator fights but is now home ...