When Mount Vesuvius erupted in August of A.D. 79, it destroyed Herculaneum and Pompeii, two lively, bustling Roman cities. The eruption also had the effect of perfectly preserving that moment of tragedy, the daily routines of life in classical Italy,...

Pompeii is a buried and ruined Roman city near modern Naples in the Italian region of Campania, in the territory of the comune of Pompei. It, along with Herculaneum (its sister city), was destroyed, and completely buried, during a catastrophic eruption...

It was the jewel of Pompeii's libertines: a brothel decorated with frescoes of erotic figures believed to be the most popular in the ancient Roman city. The Lupanare _ which derives its name from the Latin word "lupa," or "prostitute"...

The U.S. Embassy in Rome is warning Americans traveling to Naples and its surrounding region they may face health risks from a garbage crisis that has left rubbish piling up in the streets."U.S. citizens traveling to or through the area may encounter mounds of garbage,...

The U.S. Embassy in Rome is warning Americans traveling to Naples and its surrounding region they may face health risks from a garbage crisis that has left rubbish piling up in the streets."U.S. citizens traveling to or through the area may encounter mounds of garbage,...

Today is Friday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2007. There are 129 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Aug. 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew smashed into Florida, causing record damage and dozens of deaths.On this date:In A.D. 79, long-dormant Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying...

The ancient roman towns Pompeii and Herculaneum using archaeological evidence.

Investigates the different methods used by historians and archaeologists to reveal daily life in the famous town of Pompeii in Roman times. Keywords: volcano, vulcanology

The life and times of the people living in 79 AD Pompeii, Italy before it errupted and buried the city