Pompeii
AI helps recover complete text of Herculaneum scroll burnt by Mount Vesuvius
The blackened, fragile scrolls cannot be physically opened without severe damage. Researchers have instead used high-resolution scans and computational techniques to "virtually unwrap" them.
Pompeii victim revealed to be a doctor fleeing Vesuvius’ eruption over 60 years after discovery
Italian archaeologists use AI to generate image of Pompeii victim for first time
Archaeologist revives 2,000-year-old bread recipe in Pompeii after 18 years of experimentation
A glimpse into the past: Researchers analyze Pompeii DNA - study
“The scientific data we provide do not always align with common assumptions,” said study co-author and professor David Reich.
Archaeologists uncover richly decorated House of Phaedra in Pompeii adorned with erotic frescoes
Despite lacking a traditional atrium, the house's lavish frescoes rival those of grander homes, highlighting changing Roman architectural norms.
A Jewish gladiator in Roman Pompeii?
A helmet found in the ruins of the famous Roman city wiped out by a volcano eruption a few years after the destruction of Jerusalem depicts a palm tree, a symbol of Judea.
Victims of Pompeii volcanic eruption found with jewelry
Recent archeological discoveries have discovered an additional man and woman buried under lava in ancient Rome 2000 years ago.
Italian research team possibly locates renowned philosopher Plato's precise resting place
Plato's possible final resting place was hinted at through deciphering ancient scroll, linking him to a garden at the Academy in Athens, recent research using advanced imaging technologies shows.
Archaeological gem Dura-Europos found to be mirror image of Iraq's Anqa
Strategically located Dura-Europos was a ‘forgotten city’ in Syria and neglected by archaeologists who finally identified Iraq’s Anqa as its near-mirror image.
Dining hall with Trojan War decorations uncovered in Pompeii
The site has seen a burst of archaeological activity aimed at halting years of decay and neglect, largely thanks to a 105-million-euro ($112 million) European Union-funded project.
Pompeii building site reveals ancient Roman construction methods
The Pompeii site, rediscovered only in the 16th century, has seen a burst of recent archaeological activity aimed at halting years of decay and neglect.
Bakery 'prison' uncovered in Ancient Rome's Pompeii
Archaeologists discovered in August a small bedroom in a Roman villa near Pompeii that was almost certainly used by slaves, throwing light on their condition in the ancient world.
Pompeii archaeologists discover find that throws light on life of slaves
Archaeologists at Pompeii found a bedroom they believe was used by slaves in the ancient city.
