Pompeii
Culture
Shocking Example of Roman Slavery at Pompeii Discovered
In the ancient city of Pompeii, a recent uncovering reveals a disturbing chapter: a bakery where people were held against their will and forced to bake bread. This discovery is considered one of the most appalling instances of slavery...
Archaeology
The Stunning Ancient Fresco Portraying a Greek Myth in Pompeii
An ancient fresco portraying an ancient Greek myth discovered in Pompeii in 2018 is one of the highlights of the ruins of the city buried by the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
The fresco is inside a "domus" or...
Ancient Greece
AI Decodes Ancient Greek Word From Herculaneum Scrolls
AI read an ancient Greek word from a text damaged by Vesuvius in 79 AD, marking a major milestone in decoding the Herculaneum scrolls.
The Greek word 'πορφύραc,' which translates to "(Tyrian) purple" in English, carries a rich cultural connotation...
Ancient Greece
“House of Menander” in Pompeii Showcases Ancient Greece
The House of Menander is one of the most spectacular of all of the many historical treasures of Pompeii. Owing its name to the Ancient Greek comedic playwright, it is one of the many splendid structures in the city...
Ancient Greece
Pompeii Skeleton Proves Greek Culture Thrived in Ancient Rome
Greek culture was thriving in ancient Rome a skeleton discovered recently in Pompeii, the Roman city which was completely destroyed after the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in 79 AD, proves.
The discovery was made in the necropolis of Porta...
Archaeology
X-Ray Helps Solve Pompeii’s Victims Mystery
Scientists conducted a study that has deepened understanding of the manner in which the inhabitants of Pompeii died.
The most destructive eruption of Mount Vesuvius, located on the coast of the Gulf of Naples, occurred in 79 AD. Despite the...
Archaeology
Bedroom Used by Slaves Unearthed at Pompeii
In a notable revelation, archaeologists have unearthed a modest sleeping chamber within a Roman estate close to Pompeii. This recent discovery sheds significant light on the marginalized position held by slaves during ancient times. Italy's Ministry of Culture released...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Find Pompei Frescoes Depicting Greek Gods
Archaeologists recently found two more houses in Pompei containing frescoes of Greek gods and human remains. The eruption of the volcano in 79 A.D. destroyed the cities of Pompei and Herculaneum, but the area continued to be inhabited over the...
Archaeology
The Stunning Ancient Greek Queen Fresco Discovered in Pompeii
A stunning fresco discovered amongst the ruins of ancient Pompeii in 2018 depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter, disguised as a swan, and Leda, the Greek mythical queen of Sparta and wife of King Tyndareus.
The figure...
Archaeology
Pompeii Archaeologists Discover ‘Pizza’ Painting
A painting revealing a possible ancient version of the Italian pizza has been unearthed by archaeologists in the ancient city of Pompeii. This 2,000-year-old fresco portrays a flatbread that may have served as a precursor to the modern-day dish.
Italy's...