In 79 C.E., Mount Vesuvius erupted, spewing ash and small volcanic pellets known as lapilli over the city of Pompeii. Nearly ...

Archaeologists unearthed skeletal remains of four people in a well-appointed Roman home, along with signs of their efforts to ...

THE eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago is largely considered to be one of the worst in history – incinerating ...

Every year, archeologists stumble across remains that shed light on the culture, politics, and daily life of Pompeii.

If you think Mount Vesuvius is scary, wait until you hear about Campi Flegrei! This supervolcano has 24 underground craters and makes Vesuvius look small in comparison. The crazy part? Half a million ...

This photo taken on April 23, 2025 shows Tianchi crater lake on Changbai Mountains in northeast China's Jilin Province. (Xinhua/Wang Fan) CHANGCHUN, May 14 ...

Almost 2,000 years after Mount Vesuvius exploded, scholars continue to uncover extraordinary archaeological remains ...

A new discovery from Pompeii is shedding light on the horrific scenes after the volcanic explosion, including that of one ...

Researchers have virtually unfurled a Herculaneum scroll which was rescued from Pompeii after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius ...

The city of Pompeii has been buried by Mount Vesuvius's eruption since 79 AD, and it's one of the most well-known archaeological sites in modern times. Excavations on the city began in the 1700s ...