Along with collapsing buildings, flying debris, and stampedes of fleeing residents, various studies have blamed the ...

A new analysis of wool clothing on human remains from Pompeii is reviving the debate over when Mount Vesuvius erupted.

Llorenç Alapont, an archaeologist at the University of Valencia, led the recent research on plaster casts of Pompeii victims. University of Valencia When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., it famously ...

Despite the fact that Mount Vesuvius triggered one of the most infamous ancient tragedies, not everyone agrees on exactly when it took place. Reading time 2 minutes Many scholars agree that Mount ...

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it unleashed a torrent of destruction that obliterated Pompeii and neighboring towns. The event left behind one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites ...

For nearly two millennia, a set of ancient scrolls has remained sealed, last seen when the Roman Empire held dominion over Europe. Now, thanks to a special program using artificial intelligence, ...

There must be a certain level of anxiety that comes with living in Naples, in the shadow of Vesuvius. It’s not just that it’s an active volcano that can blow its top at any minute, but also that it’s ...

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., roughly 2,000 people were trapped in the ancient city of Pompeii. The victims who died in the disaster have inspired artworks, movies and TV shows, and today, ...

Italian firefighters and the army on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists. The national fire service said it ...

Italian firefighters on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists. The national fire service said it had 12 teams ...