This second episode of a three-part series exploring the intertwined histories of Pompeii and Vesuvius investigates Europe’s most dangerous volcano, and retraces the eruption of 79 AD.

In A.D. 79, long-dormant Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in volcanic ash; an estimated 20,000 people died. (New research in 2018 suggests the eruption ...

The inferno, which volcanologists estimate raged for 32 hours, transformed the bustling Roman resort town of Pompeii into a ...

A 2,000-year-old scroll from Pompeii reveals radical teachings by Stoic founder Zeno, reshaping views on ancient philosophy ...

Excavations of the still-buried portion of the palatial building may begin as early as next year and could unearth new ...

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it unleashed a torrent of destruction that obliterated Pompeii and neighboring towns.

To explore the site, the researchers drafted a multidisciplinary team of scientists from the fields of botany, architecture, ...

Vesuvius tremors, tomb raiders and patient Neapolitan Fire Brigade workers all have a part to play in Gianfranco Rosi’s poetic meditation on the fragile nature of Naples.

A team has used 3D reconstructions of lost buildings to gain insight on the richness of life above ground in the ancient city ...

Several lines of evidence, from chiseled inscriptions to missing horses, suggest that thousands of people survived the ...

Volcanoes are nature's most dramatic rocks, and while their eruptions can be awe-inspiring, they also pose serious threats to ...