Roman Ruins

Ancient Greek and Roman Underwater Ruins Are Being Eaten Away by Marine Life

Ancient Greek and Roman underwater ruins scattered across the Mediterranean Sea are suffering from widespread stone decay, according to a new study that examined submerged archaeological sites in France, Italy and Cyprus. The research, published in the Journal of Cultural...

Pompeii Unveils Restored House of Apollo Citharoedus

Pompeii has reopened the House of Apollo Citharoedus, one of the largest ancient homes at the site, after months of restoration work. The house is now open to the public for the first time in years. The home sits along...

Greek Goddess Athena’s Bird of Wisdom Makes Pompeii Its Home After 2,000 Years

A small nocturnal bird long associated with Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, has made the ancient ruins of Pompeii its year-round home, archaeological park officials said. The little owl, known scientifically as Athene noctua, has symbolized wisdom since...