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

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Fragments of a peahen, a comedic theatrical mask and other intriguing finds are providing new insights into the history of ...

Popocatépetl emerged in the crater of other volcanoes in its current form more than 20,000 years ago and has been active ...

Pompeii's buried concrete reveals ancient Roman building secrets, offering clues for modern, self-healing materials.

Captivating and eerie yet hauntingly beautiful, this ancient Italian city is frozen in time — and it really is fascinating to ...

This place was unbelievable with a feeling of foreboding, but I'd go back again as it was truly fascinating - and not packed ...

Scientists working in southern Italy have found a "sumptuous" collection of frescoes buried by the eruption at Mount Vesuvius ...

Researchers across the globe put on their sleuthing hats this year to provide answers to questions that have lingered from ...