Now playing Next Food and Drink Pompeii fresco painting suggests 'predecessor' to pizza While carefully sweeping away volcanic rock from one of the many homes in Pompeii, archaeologists found a fresco of a very familiar-looking food being served on a metal plate: a pizza. 27/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Three skeletal remains and two new frescos uncovered at Pompeii site The world-famous ruins of Pompeii still have many secrets for us to discover. Recent discoveries have been made thanks to The Great Pompeii Project, launched in 2012 to stop the deterioration of the archaeological site. 30/05/2023
Now playing Next no comment Archaeologists in Pompeii find skeletons from Vesuvius eruption The two skeletons believed to be men at least 55 years old were found in the Casti Amanti, or House of Chaste Lovers, beneath a wall that collapsed before the area was covered in volcanic material. 16/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Pompeii's latest findings shed light on earthquake destruction A recent Pompeii find reveals that the inhabitants' downfall wasn't just caused by the volcanic eruption, but by a devastating blend of the eruption and a simultaneous earthquake. 16/05/2023
Now playing Next Travel News New high-speed train will link Rome to the ancient city of Pompeii The new train route will also connect to Rome’s Fiumicino airport. 05/04/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation This medieval cathedral is about to install solar panels on its roof Across Europe, historic buildings are balancing heritage and climate action by turning to solar power. 16/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Herculaneum fresco among dozen of treasures returned to Italy by US Italy is celebrating the return of 60 ancient artefacts, some dating back to first century BC, with total value of more than €18.4m. 24/01/2023
Now playing Next Travel News 'Barbarian!' Aussie tourist charged after moped ride through Pompeii The tourist from Down Under sped through the site for 1.5km before he was stopped by police. 12/08/2022
Now playing Next Italy Pompeii: New discoveries reveal lives of Roman city's middle class Archaeologists have excavated four new rooms in a middle-class home in Pompeii, discovering ceramic dishware and decorative items. 07/08/2022
Now playing Next Art 'Rumpy Pompeii': Sex lives of the wild & ancient erupt in new exhibit If you visit the site Pompeii, you will notice that there is erotic art everywhere you look. A new exhibition titled 'Art and Sensuality in the Houses of Pompeii', aims to look at why the people of Pompeii were so fascinated with eroticism. 22/04/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Pompeii's excavation uncovers 'duck and snails' fast food shop New work to preserve the remains of the city of Pompeii has uncovered some interesting archaeological discoveries. 21/02/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news Could robots be better at restoring historical treasures than humans? A team of researchers in Italy are exploiting an intelligent robotic system to process, match and physically reconstruct frescoes and other shattered artefacts from Pompeii. 21/12/2021
Now playing Next Italy Well-preserved 'slave room' unearthed in ancient Roman city of Pompeii Archaeologists have unearthed what they think was a room for slaves in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii 07/11/2021
Now playing Next Italy Pompeii discovery ‘first evidence’ Greek was also used in Ancient Rome Archaeologists say the discovery of a well-preserved skeleton in a Pompeii tomb is the first confirmation that Greek was used in Ancient Rome alongside Latin. 17/08/2021
Now playing Next Experiences From the Colosseum to Pompeii: The reopening of Italy’s famous museums “After the closures there is a desire for beauty, for culture, for a return to normal life.” 17/06/2021
Now playing Next Travel News Archeologists discover intact ceremonial chariot in ruins near Pompeii Archaeologists believe the cart was used for festivities and parades, and perhaps to carry brides to their new homes. 28/02/2021
Now playing Next Destinations Archaeologists discover perfectly preserved snack bar in Pompeii ruins Ongoing excavation works to the site of Pompeii remain one of the biggest archaeological projects ever seen. This latest discovery is an exciting development. 30/12/2020
Now playing Next Italy Mallard to go? Dig of Pompeii fast-food place reveals tastes A fast-food eatery at Pompeii has been excavated, helping to reveal dishes that were popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city who were partial to eating out. 26/12/2020
Now playing Next Italy Bodies of 'rich man' and his 'male slave' unearthed in Pompeii dig The bones of the two Roman men have given clues as to their social status, with one body thought to be a slave due to the compressed discs in his spine. 21/11/2020
Now playing Next no comment Italy's archaeological site Pompeii reopens - but with restrictions There were strict measures in place including temperature checks, one-way paths and spaced-out circles to keep people in queues apart. 26/05/2020
