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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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Entire DNA of Pompeii Victim 2,000 Years Ago Sequenced by Scientists

For the first time, researchers have managed to sequence the entire DNA belonging to the remains of a man who died in Pompeii 2,000 years ago. Preserved by volcanic materials from the eruption of Vesuvius and analyzed with new scientific...