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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

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

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

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

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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

World

Pompeii to unveil new remains as it reopens after COVID-19 lockdown

The site of the Roman city of Pompeii - destroyed by the eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD (CE) - is returning from lockdown in expanded form.

14/05/2020

Italy

Rising from the ashes: Restored Herculaneum house opens to public

Pompeii wasn't the only Roman city to be engulfed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Herculaneum was buried even deeper than its neighbour so its secrets are just beginning to be revealed.

24/10/2019

Italy

Trove of jewels, beads and good luck charms found at Pompeii

Archaeologists say the finds at the House of the Garden in Regio V of Pompeii

13/08/2019

Italy

Fast food's 2,000-year-old ancestor unearthed in Pompeii

The frescoed counter served drinks and snacks including coarse bread with salty fish and lentils.

28/03/2019

Italy

Pompeii petrified horse found frozen and ready for action

In AD79 the ancient city of Pompeii was destroyed by an eruption that killed more than 2,000 people. The city’s ruins have become one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world.

24/12/2018

Italy

Archaeologists uncover 5 'undisturbed' skeletons at Pompeii

The skeletons were found just over a week after charcoal inscriptions that rewrote Pompeii's history as we know it were discovered

25/10/2018

Italy

Discovery in Pompeii rewrites history of eruption

An archaeological discovery in Pompeii means eruption of Vesuvius may have been later than originally believed

17/10/2018

Italy

Archaeologists make dramatic discovery in Pompeii

Archaeologists in Italy have discovered the skeleton of a man crushed by a rock while trying to flee the Vesuvius eruption

30/05/2018