Magnificent fresco depicting Narcissus found at Pompeii
After almost two millennia, the ruins of Pompeii still continue to astound us with its rich archaeological legacy. Following the incredible discoveries of last year,…
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Archaeologists have possibly come across a pre-Roman Samnite theater in Pompeii
It should be noted that while we tend to view Pompeii as an epitome of an idyllic provincial Roman resort-city, the settlement in itself passed…
Not what it seems: Fascinating new insights into the death of ancient Pompeii man pinned by stone block
Back in May, archaeologists working in Pompeii, Italy made an interesting discovery: the skeletal remains of a man who, they thought, had survived the catastrophic…
A plethora of fascinating frescoes discovered at Pompeii
Over the past weeks, Pompeii has featured quite frequently in the archaeological news, with the recent excavations uncovering poignant child victims and racehorses claimed by…
Ancient racehorse and houses with balconies uncovered In Pompeii
Earlier this week, we talked about the poignant side of affairs in Pompeii, with archaeologists being able to identify the skeletal remains of a 7-8-year-old…
Young 8-year-old child victim alludes to the poignant side of ancient Pompeii
Pompeii, the ancient Roman town-city near modern Naples, boasted an assortment of baths, houses, graffiti, frescoes and even agricultural produce. But more than any of…
Animation presents the 3D reconstruction of the House of Julius Polybius in Pompeii
Previously, we have talked at length about the glorious reconstruction of Pompeii itself and the events that unfolded during the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius. But…
Researchers reveal the stunning artistry behind a surviving ancient Roman painting
When it comes to artworks, very few of them can boast their perseverance through molten lava, volcanic ash, decades of humidity and modern-day pollution. The…
Large Roman tomb with the longest funerary epigraph ever found excavated near Pompeii
A sporting rivalry between two cities turned tragic when a simple incident at a gladiatorial clash turned into a full fledged riot. We are talking…
Archaeologists proclaim the discovery of ‘little Pompeii’ in southeastern France
“We’re unbelievably lucky. This is undoubtedly the most exceptional excavation of a Roman site in 40 or 50 years” – this is how Benjamin Clement,…
