Tag: Pompeii
Roman villa in Pompeii reopens after 20-year restoration
"The House of the Vetti is like the history of Pompeii and actually of Roman society within one house. So, you have the great artwork, we're seeing here the last phase of the Pompeian wall painting with incredible details so you can stand before these ima...
The Shocking Truth of Sexuality in Pompeii
Pompeii has a significant erotic past, as sex was power in the Roman empire. Whoever had the most sex workers in their brothel was considered the most powerful man in town. What surfaced under the ashes of Pompeii are hidden truths about the concept of se...
This Newly Discovered Graffiti Has Revealed The Startling Truth About Pompeii
It seems unlikely that the graffiti you see around today will be of much use to the historians of the future. And, of course, we don’t know whether the stree...
Archaeologists In Pompeii Broke Into A Forbidden Room And Then Froze At The Sight Within
It’s almost impossible to walk through the ruins of Pompeii without being struck by a certain melancholy. Here’s a city stuck in the past, fixed in place by ...
25 Most Amazing Ancient Ruins of the World
The world is home to a plethora of fascinating ancient ruins, from crumbling cities to temples that have withstood the test of time. Many of these ancient societies were incredibly innovative and forward thinking. Just take a look at their meticulous city...
Meet Spot the robot dog for surveillance and inspection of the remains of Pompeii.
A four-legged yellow and black robot has been called in to inspect the ancient ruins of Pompeii Italy's most famous archaeological sites. The robot, called Spot, designed by US-based Boston Dynamics, is part of a broader project to use technology to help...
What are the newest discoveries at Pompeii?
Join @Darius Arya Digs for a walk inside Pompeii, including a trip to REGIO V, with new, amazing discoveries. You'll also visit the newly opened Antiquarium, Pompeii's own on site museum, for amazing artifacts from the site, many on display for the firs...