In 79 C.E., Mount Vesuvius erupted, spewing ash and small volcanic pellets known as lapilli over the city of Pompeii. Nearly ...

At an ancient residence called the House of Helle and Phrixus, a Pompeii family tried to save themselves from Mount […] ...

According to the study, the family attempted to lock themselves in a room, using a bed wedged against the door to barricade ...

A new discovery from Pompeii is shedding light on the horrific scenes after the volcanic explosion, including that of one ...

It was an ordinary day when Mount Vesuvius, a major stratovolcano, erupted and entombed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum ...

Almost 2,000 years after Mount Vesuvius exploded, scholars continue to uncover extraordinary archaeological remains ...

Every year, archeologists stumble across remains that shed light on the culture, politics, and daily life of Pompeii.

Archaeologists unearthed skeletal remains of four people in a well-appointed Roman home, along with signs of their efforts to ...

St. Louis Science Center Special Exhibitions Manager Kaylia Eskew shared what to expect artifacts and experience to expect ...