Scientists sampled tiny bone fragments sealed inside several Pompeii casts and tested DNA and isotopes to ask, and answer, ...

When pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 19 to witness the canonization of Blessed Bartolo Longo, they will see not just the elevation of a new saint, but a story of a radical conversion.

"The ongoing archaeological investigations have highlighted the presence of post-eruption habitation layers," researchers at ...

The classic Venice route now invites guests to stay at the lagoon’s most glamorous retreat, Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, ...

The seat is across from the entrance to the Villa of the Mysteries, a large property full of beautiful frescoes located just ...

Everybody talks about Pompeii, but its sister city may offer an even better glimpse into the past. Here's how this ancient ...

One year ago, archaeologists at the Pompeii Archaeological Park announced they had excavated a remarkably intact wall-painting in the bedroom of a home buried under ash when Mount Vesuvius famously ...

Every time Rebecca publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox! Enter your email By clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails from ...

The ancient Roman town of Pompeii sparks the imagination like few other historical sites do. Home to about 12,000 people, the town was destroyed in the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius, at whose feet ...

Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii said Tuesday they had found what might have been the precursor to the modern-day pizza depicted on an ancient fresco -- but without the cheese and ...

Archaeologists have discovered the exceptionally well-preserved remains of two men scalded to death by the volcanic eruption that destroyed the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in 79 AD, the Italian ...

POMPEII, Italy — The longest lines start at the ancient brothel, where tourists ogle the erotic frescoes and terra-cotta sculptures. Up and down Pompeii’s stone streets, hordes of visitors crowd ...