As Roman interior design evolved ... but she falls in love with her stepson Hippolytus. In the fresco, Hippolytus stands ...

Rosy-cheeked cherubs surrounded by blues, reds and golds have lost none of their brilliance in 17th-century frescoes ...

Rosy-cheeked cherubs surrounded by hues of blue, red and gold have lost none of their brilliance in 17th-century frescoes ...

Despite lacking a traditional atrium, the house's lavish frescoes rival those of grander homes, highlighting changing Roman ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a tiny house in Pompeii that is filled with elaborate – and sometimes erotic – frescoes, further revealing the ornate way in which Romans decorated their homes.

The house is striking for the high level of wall decorations. It has been provisionally named the House of Phaedra after the ...

This week, uncover the secrets of Pompeii through ancient DNA, meet an adventurous emperor penguin, seek signs of mysterious ...

A newly uncovered house in Pompeii, though small, reveals an intricate collection of frescoes that offer a glimpse into the ...

A fresco featuring the bright blue paint of the newly opened room; a scanning electron image of an ancient Roman concrete sample with lime clast, highlighted in red; Dr. Masic inspecting the ...

Preserved by the volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD, Pompeii offers a fascinating glimpse into Roman city life. Beyond the amphitheatre, travelers can explore villas adorned with ...

the skeleton includes bones dating to the Neolithic period and a Roman-era skull, according to a new study Sonja Anderson The votive plaque was found amid the ruins of an ancient Roman fortress.

As the 60th Venice Art Biennale wraps, we explore the history of the grand villas that drew wealthy Venetians to the ...