Rare, centuries-old Roman paintings were uncovered in the ruins of Pompeii. The frescoes were found in a dining room in the ruined city buried under ash after a catastrophic volcanic eruption in ...

"Pompeii" at the National Museum of Australia brings together 90 artifacts and a recreation of Vesuvius's eruption.

Any construction project near the iconic ancient Roman city of Pompeii, Italy, will likely encounter some ruins. The question isn’t if something will be found, but what will reemerge?

The frescoes depict animals including chickens, waterfowl, partridges, and a wild boar, alongside baskets filled with seafood, including blue cod, squid, and shellfish.

For a comprehensive look at the effects of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius—and to lessen the crowds at Pompeii itself—visitors ...

Archaeologists uncovered Frescoes in a Colonnaded Hall in Pompeii, revealing stunning artwork and insights into Roman life.

Stunning artworks have been uncovered in a new excavation at Pompeii, the Roman city buried in an eruption ... the finest yet found among the ancient ruins. Mythical Greek figures such as Helen ...

Photo from the Pompeii Archaeological Park Archaeologists discovered a series of ancient frescoes among the ruins of Pompeii ... rooms have been uncovered. The Roman city was destroyed in 79 ...