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British man faces €1,500 fine for stolen Pompeii stones

The stolen items were seized and given back to the archaeological park, with the visitor charged for aggravated theft.

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Survivors and settlers returned to Pompeii ruins, new research shows

New evidence strongly suggests that Pompeii was reoccupied after the devastating AD 79 eruption - a theory long speculated but now backed by archaeological proof.

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Erotic mosaic stolen by Nazi captain returns to Pompeii

The mosaic - dating between mid- to last century B.C. and the first century - stolen by a Nazi German captain and is considered a work of “extraordinary cultural interest.”

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Roman mosaic stolen by Nazi officer during WWII returned to Pompeii

A Roman-era mosaic panel featuring an erotic motif was officially returned today to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii after more than 80 years in Germany.

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Conclave to Pompeii: Don’t miss this week’s biggest cultural moments

This week in culture: a devastating blow in The Last of Us, and a compelling new look at women’s lives in ancient Pompeii. Here's what deserves your attention.

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New exhibition uncovers the overlooked history of women in Pompeii

A new exhibition at Pompeii Archaeological Park brings to light the lives of women in the ancient Roman city - from priestesses and businesswomen to slaves and sex workers.

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Frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries

Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city.

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AI gives first tantalising look inside a 2,000- year-old Roman scroll

The scroll was discovered in the town of Herculaneum, a town destroyed in the volcanic eruption that buried neighbouring Pompeii.

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Luxurious private spa complex with banquet hall unearthed in Pompeii

The extraordinary discovery reveals how elite Roman homes were much more than just private residences - they were grand stages for art, culture, and political networking.

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Pompeii limits visitor numbers in bid to combat overtourism

A record four million people visited the remains of the ancient Roman city this past summer, prompting a decision to restrict tourist numbers to 20,000 per day and introduce personalised tickets.

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DNA tests reveal Pompeii victims were not who archaeologists believed

DNA analysis reveals certain Pompeii victims weren’t biologically related, challenging long-held assumptions about their family roles and identities.

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Inundated Pompeii plans a limit of 20,000 tourists a day

The Pompeii archaeological park plans to also introduce personalised tickets in a bid to protect the world heritage site, officials have said.

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Major new museum dedicated to Pompeii to open in Naples in 2026

MANN has the world’s largest collection of artefacts from Pompeii, with some 40,000 findings.

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A family hangs a Picasso painting for 50 years without knowing it

For more than 50 years, a family in Pompeii kept a real treasure inside their home without having any idea about its worth. The canvas, found in the 1960s by a junk dealer, hung in their living room before they discovered it was a masterpiece by Picasso, now valued at 6 million euros.

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WATCH: Birds of prey protect Pompeii against pigeons

Ten birds of prey protect the Roman ruins of Pompeii from pesky pigeons that pose a risk to the archaeological excavations.

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Pompeii archaeologists uncover tragic final moments of two victims

The two skeletons were discovered in a cubicle, likely a bedroom, which had been sealed off by volcanic ash and lava, trapping them and leading to their death.