POMPEII, Italy (AP) — In a few horrible hours, Pompeii was turned from a vibrant city into an ash-embalmed wasteland, smothered by a furious volcanic eruption in A.D. 79. Then in this century, the excavated Roman city appeared alarmingly close to a ...

The archaeological site of Pompeii has unveiled a new augmented reality experience that lets visitors discover what life was like before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. From exploring lavish Roman homes to witnessing scenes of everyday life and thrilling gladiatorial contests,

A new docuseries and ongoing research are revealing that survivors charted a fresh start after an eruption devastated the ancient Roman city.

POMPEII, Italy (AP) — Decades after suffering bombing and earthquake damage, Pompeii’s museum has been reborn, showing off exquisite finds from excavations of the ancient Roman city. Officials of the archeological park of the ruins of the city ...

I love exploring the world of ancient Rome, with its grand architecture, fascinating culture, and stories of larger-than-life leaders. But since many of the 2,000-year-old empire's landmarks are reduced to ruins, it can be hard to make sense of the stones ...

A German-born archaeologist has been chosen to be the next director of Pompeii, which is still revealing its ancient mysteries centuries after a volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city and is one of Italy's most popular tourist sites. Culture Minister ...

The new leader of this 2,000-year-old archaeological treasure is examining gender, race and class while using technology to try and save the site from the ravages of climate change. Credit...Roberto Salomone for The New York Times Supported by By ...