Fish, grains, meat, and vegetables, but also figs, hazelnuts, bread, and other healthy foods. Through the analysis of some skeletons from the Herculaneum Archaeological Park some time ago, it ...

From the past to the future, to experience the Excavations of Herculaneum and life in Roman times even more intensely. 'Veni, ...

Across history, some of the world’s most advanced cities have vanished beneath ash, mud, water, and sediment. Unlike cities destroyed by war, these were overwhelmed by forces far beyond human control, ...

Across the world, the remains of ancient civilisations endure as physical records of how societies once organised power, ...

Cologne was once Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, a powerhouse of the Roman Empire. The governor lived here in a massive palace called the Praetorium. We’ve known about the palace for decades, but ...

The Lady of Kalymnos is an exquisite Greek sculpture dating back to the Hellenistic period, around the 3rd century BC.

VALMEYER, Ill. – A small earthquake shook eastern Missouri and western Illinois Sunday night. The magnitude 2.0 quake struck at 8:23 p.m. near Herculaneum, along the northern edge of the broader ...

Amid the remains of a sumptuous villa near Pompeii, the hard-hatted conservationist scraped away centuries-old ash to reveal a vibrant red fresco.

Villa Poppaea, also called Villa A at Oplontis, has long been associated with Poppaea Sabina, the second wife of Emperor Nero. The villa was undergoing renovation when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, and ...

Southern Italy is a captivating blend of ancient history and vibrant fashionable culture. Whether you're seeking an Italian immersion in culinary adventures or simply in its breathtaking scenery, the ...

If you're visiting southern Italy and planning a trip to Pompeii, there’s another ancient city you absolutely shouldn’t miss- Herculaneum. Tucked away on the Bay of Naples, this lesser-known ...

Restitution debates—the questions of whether a cultural object should be returned from a museum or other collection to a person or community—often begin with a deceptively simple question: Who owns an ...