As Roman interior design evolved ... but she falls in love with her stepson Hippolytus. In the fresco, Hippolytus stands ...
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 ...
As the 60th Venice Art Biennale wraps, we explore the history of the grand villas that drew wealthy Venetians to the ...
Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After excavations and DNA tests, the Vatican says they reached a conclusion, but some ...
Ancient DNA recovered from Pompeii shows that people found holding one another beneath the volcanic ash weren’t related in ...
This week, uncover the secrets of Pompeii through ancient DNA, meet an adventurous emperor penguin, seek signs of mysterious ...
Ancient DNA has revealed surprises about the identities of some people who perished in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii ...
A volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii in 79 AD, but an avalanche of tourists has caused officials to ...
Major discoveries, from ancient tombs to submerged cities, reveal the incredible advancements of Greek civilization.
The ancient Roman archaeological park of Pompeii in southern Italy said on Friday it would cap daily visitor numbers at ...