For a comprehensive look at the effects of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius—and to lessen the crowds at Pompeii itself—visitors ...

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Archaeologists discovered a series of ancient frescoes among the ruins of Pompeii, officials said. The artwork — which ...

The frescoes depict animals including chickens, waterfowl, partridges, and a wild boar, alongside baskets filled with seafood, including blue cod, squid, and shellfish.

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Documentary exploring the once grand and thriving Roman city of Pompeii, as told by the writers and artists of the era who visited and imagined it. Also in UHD. We ...

The artwork — which contains vivid depictions of a variety of creatures — was uncovered inside a large house in the city, according to a Dec. 23 news release from the Pompeii Archaeological Park.