Since the formation of Earth approximately 4.5 billion years ago, the convection and release of hot magma in its mantle layer ...

Italy is grappling with unprecedented levels of mass tourism, leading to an affordable housing shortage, crowded cities, and ...

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

New DNA analysis challenges existing hypotheses about the identities and relationships of victims found in Pompeii after the ...

Preserved by the volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD, Pompeii offers a fascinating glimpse into Roman city life. Beyond the amphitheatre, travelers can explore villas adorned with ...

The body was first found to be of a male, likely around 30 years of age. At first, archaeologists believed that he had ...

New DNA evidence challenges the story of Pompeii's Two Maidens, once thought to be female relatives, scientists now call them gay lovers.

Pompeii is implementing limitations to prevent damage caused by overtourism after a record-breaking summer for visitor ...

Netflix has added the 2014 action movie Pompeii starring Kit Harrington to its catalogue, with fans dubbing it a "better ...

The 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius and its impact on Pompeii has been heavily studied by historians and archaeologists over ...

A new study has shattered historians' long-held assumptions about some of the people who died in Mount Vesuvius' eruption in ...