A new analysis of wool clothing on human remains from Pompeii is reviving the debate over when Mount Vesuvius erupted.

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Research uncovers how Pompeii’s early baths were unhygienic and how Roman water systems improved cleanliness but added new health risks.

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Archaeologists explain the ongoing excavations at Pompeii and new findings about Vesuvius’ eruption date, slavery and daily life for ancient Romans. Photo from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii When ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The discovery in the so-called 'street food' area of the ancient city of Vesuvius is evidence of its links with Eastern cultural ...

Archaeologists in Italy have made a stunning discovery that adds to our understanding of ancient Roman life. Subscribe to our newsletter for more travel news! In the suburbs of the legendary city of ...

A precious Egyptian vase has re-emerged in the ruins of Pompeii, in the so-called 'street food' area of antiquity, revealing unprecedented cultural and commercial links between the two civilisations.