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 ...

The frescoes mainly depict scenes from classic mythology ... could help shed light on some of the changes Roman society was undergoing during the first century of the common era, particularly in ...

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 ...

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 ...

The ancient Roman archaeological park of Pompeii in southern Italy said on Friday it would cap daily visitor numbers at ...

Ancient DNA recovered from Pompeii shows that people found holding one another beneath the volcanic ash weren’t related in ...