Researchers in Pompeii believe they may have found the first physical evidence of an ancient Greek 'machine gun' known as ...

Newly uncovered Roman lararium in Pompeii reveals vibrant murals preserved for 2,000 years by volcanic ash, showcasing gods, ...

The shrine, known as a lararium, is surrounded by well-preserved paintings and murals depicting animals, deities, and more.

Beds used as barricades, statues too rude for Facebook and a raging debate over a possible orgiastic cult... Pompeii's ...

A new Pompeii excavation revealed details about family members who barricaded themselves with a bed during the Mt. Vesuvius ...

Archaeologists working in Varberg, Sweden, have uncovered the remains of several shipwrecks, some dating from the Middle Ages ...

St. Louis Science Center Special Exhibitions Manager Kaylia Eskew shared what to expect artifacts and experience to expect ...

A new discovery from Pompeii is shedding light on the horrific scenes after the volcanic explosion, including that of one ...

There has been a chilling new Pompeii discovery that has revealed the true horror of the volcanic explosion. For one local Italian family, it was a day just like any other. Food was being prepared in ...

The year was 79AD. Ancient walls in Pompeii with volcano Vesuvius in the background The preserved remains of people and a dog from Pompeii. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman Emperor Titus Flavius ...

THE eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago is largely considered to be one of the worst in history – incinerating or suffocating thousands of people living at the base of it. And ...

According to the study, the family attempted to lock themselves in a room, using a bed wedged against the door to barricade themselves as volcanic debris poured in.