The true date of the eruption has long eluded—and vexed—historians of the deadly disaster. Here’s what the archaeological ...

Archaeologists in Italy have made a stunning discovery that adds to our understanding of ancient Roman life. Subscribe to our ...

Every so often, Pompeii pulls back another layer and reminds us how much of the ancient world is still waiting to be seen.

A market miles away from Vesuvius may have saved the lives of many who would have otherwise been in the volcano’s path of ...

The year's most exciting discoveries included the site where a young George Washington stopped a friendly fire incident, the ...

From Shakespeare’s notes to a 3D scan of the Titanic, here are the most exciting historical discoveries of the previous year.

Pompeii still rewards careful attention, even after centuries of excavation and study. So when researchers paused at a stone ...

This Roman senator wrote some of the greatest letters in history. Here’s how Pliny the Younger’s words have kept ancient Rome ...

A lavish painting of a mythological scene was among several newly discovered frescoes revealed Friday by archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Still astonishingly colorful some ...

Want to know more about the story of Pompeii and its destruction in AD 79? HistoryExtra's Kev Lochun rounds up some essential ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii unearthed a rare tiny home while excavating the site of the ancient Italian city, officials said. The home was buried beneath the ash and debris that wiped out Pompeii when ...

The relay will cover nearly 7,500 miles and wind its way through all 110 Italian provinces before reaching Milan's San Siro Stadium for the opening ceremony on Feb. 6.