Fragments of a peahen, a comedic theatrical mask and other intriguing finds are providing new insights into the history of ...

Archaeologists in Italy have made a stunning discovery that adds to our understanding of ancient Roman life. Subscribe to our ...

In 79 AD, Pompeii is alive with noise, commerce, and spectacle - until Mount Vesuvius turns an ordinary day into a catastrophe. We move through the amphitheater, the forum, and the homes of rich and ...

Scientists working in southern Italy have found a "sumptuous" collection of frescoes buried by the eruption at Mount Vesuvius ...

Pompeii's buried concrete reveals ancient Roman building secrets, offering clues for modern, self-healing materials.

This place was unbelievable with a feeling of foreboding, but I'd go back again as it was truly fascinating - and not packed ...

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Inspired by Roman concrete and modern bioengineering, self-healing materials could cut emissions and transform how infrastructure is built and maintained ...

Self-healing concrete technologies, inspired by ancient techniques, could transform procurement strategies for construction ...

The true date of the eruption has long eluded—and vexed—historians of the deadly disaster. Here’s what the archaeological ...

Want to know more about the story of Pompeii and its destruction in AD 79? HistoryExtra's Kev Lochun rounds up some essential ...

Imagine a volcanic eruption so massive it could plunge the Earth into darkness, trigger widespread famine, and alter the ...