When Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, the volcano's molten rock, scorching debris and poisonous gases killed nearly 2,000 people in the nearby ancient Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. But ...

The ancient Romans were unaware of the massive danger posed by a volcano in their midst, so when Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, thousands of people scrambled to escape several small seaside towns.

Two of the area's most iconic locales – Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii – can be found roughly 15 miles away from central Naples. Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano left on Europe's mainland, while ...

We’re shook. Earthquake activity as damaging as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius bears part of the blame for the total devastation of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in 79 A.D., new research suggests.

Pompeii was blanketed in ash in 79 A.D. when the notorious Vesuvius volcano erupted, killing everything in its path. The ancient Roman city lay untouched for centuries, and it's now a vast ...

A new discovery from Pompeii is shedding light on the horrific scenes after the volcanic explosion, including that of one family’s desperate attempt for survival. Experts at Pompeii Archaeological ...

History Hit's Tristan Hughes explores the destruction of Pompeii, using extraordinary eyewitness testimony and the ...

"Pompeii," a historical action flick detailing the fate of those poor, Dustbuster-less Pompeiians buried in Mount Vesuvius's ash, is coming to theaters. "Some prayed for help. Many wished for death.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius plays a huge part in %22Pompeii%2C%22 opening Friday and starring Kit Harington. Director Paul W.S. Anderson wanted to ensure the ...