A new study— published in Current Biology by a team of researchers at Harvard University and the Archaeological Park of ...

International researchers analyzed the genetic material of casts on victims of the Vesuvius eruption. Their kinship and ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii unearthed a rare tiny home while excavating the site of the ancient Italian city, officials said.

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in stone for centuries. Observers see stories in the plaster casts later made ...

DNA Evidence Rewrites Story of People Buried in Pompeii Eruption Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to ...

For many years, Pompeii has captivated Italy-bound travelers hoping to get an up-close glimpse of ancient Roman life. But last summer, the site attracted a record-breaking four million tourists ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Ancient DNA taken from the Pompeii victims of Mount Vesuvius' eruption nearly 2,000 years ago ...

Zuchtriegel also said Pompeii officials are “working to expand the usable areas in the ancient city and develop other sites in the area.” “We are aiming for slow, sustainable, pleasant ...

Pompeii Archaeological Park is one of the most popular ancient tourist sites in the world, though a new mandate may be seeking to curb the effects of this popularity on the historic location.

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, it wiped multiple Roman towns off the map — but it also froze them in time. Ash raining down from the volcano blanketed Pompeii and surrounding cities, preserving ...

Elvis had a pompadour. Now the Graceland Exhibition Center has "Pompeii." A collection of close to 170 artifacts excavated from the famous ruins of the ancient Roman city that was destroyed by the ...

Now, scientists have used ancient DNA collected from the casts that have been made to better understand the Pompeii residents and their origins. What they found alters history that’s been ...