Before Pompeii was engulfed in volcanic ash, its walls may have been battered by an ancient "machine gun" while the city was under siege. A study has uncovered compelling evidence that Roman forces ...

Despite the fact that Mount Vesuvius triggered one of the most infamous ancient tragedies, not everyone agrees on exactly when it took place. Reading time 2 minutes Many scholars agree that Mount ...

The first permanent exhibition of Pompeii’s historic casts is now on display in Italy, paying homage to those who were ...

A new exhibition has shown off the agonising final moments of the residents of Pompeii after they were buried in volcanic ash ...