Archaeologists unearth Roman ceremonial carriage from villa in Pompeii

What happened?   Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year AD 79, burying the cities of Pompeii, Oplontis, and Stabiae under ashes and rock fragments, and the city of Herculaneum under a mudflow.   Mount Vesuvius, on the west coast of Italy, is the only active volcano in continental Europe and is thought to be one of the … Read more

Pompeii: Scientists use lasers to remove stains on 2,000-year-old fresco in the House of the Ceii

A stunning fresco in the garden of Pompeii’s Casa dei Ceii (House of the Ceii) has been painstakingly laser-cleaned and touched up with new paint by expert restorers. The artwork — of hunting scenes — was painted in the so-called ‘Third’ or ‘Ornate’ Pompeii style, which was popular around 20–10 BC and featured vibrant colours. In … Read more

TONY HETHERINGTON: Firm won’t refund Pompeii trip

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below.  Ms B.C. writes: In 2019, I booked and paid for a specialist archaeological holiday with Andante Travels to … Read more

Archaeologists unearth ancient ‘salad bar’ at Pompeii

A fast-food eatery at Pompeii has been excavated, helping to reveal dishes that were popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city who were partial to eating out. Pompeii Archaeological Park’s longtime chief, Massimo Osanna said Saturday that while some 80 such fast-foods have been found at Pompeii, it is the first time such … Read more

Remains of wealthy man and slave fleeing eruption of Vesuvius are uncovered in Pompeii

What happened?   Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year AD 79, burying the cities of Pompeii, Oplontis, and Stabiae under ashes and rock fragments, and the city of Herculaneum under a mudflow.   Mount Vesuvius, on the west coast of Italy, is the only active volcano in continental Europe and is thought to be one of the … Read more

Londoners in 1820 LESS artificial light than people living in Pompeii

Romans living in Pompeii in 79AD had more artificial light and were therefore probably happier than London‘s residents in the early 19th-century, a study claims.  Both groups lived before the Industrial Revolution, and the only nighttime non-natural light in homes came from candles.  Researchers say access to more artificial light at night would have allowed … Read more

A daughter’s scrawl reveals a lavish Pompeii villa once belonged to esteemed general Lucius Mummius

The lavish Pompeii home of an esteemed statesman and general has been identified by archaeologists, courtesy of graffiti scrawled on a wall by a young girl.   Archaeologists have been working to excavate the site and found the graffiti just 4.5ft (1.39m) above the ground on one of the villa’s interior walls.  It is thought she, … Read more

Coronavirus Italy: American couple FINALLY get Pompeii tour

An American couple who arrived at Pompeii as Italy went into lockdown finally toured the ancient city today after waiting for two months in a nearby town for the site to reopen.   Colleen and Marvin Hewson, retirees from Michigan, were first in line when the archaeological site reopened to the public Tuesday following Italy‘s coronavirus … Read more

Take a virtual tour of newly excavated sections of Pompeii thanks to never-before-seen drone footage

Sit back, relax and take a stunning flight of fancy over a never-before-seen part of one of the world’s most extraordinary ancient sites. Amazing drone footage has been released of new excavations of sections of Pompeii not seen since Vesuvius erupted in AD79 and buried it in up to 23ft of ash, giving locked-down would-be … Read more