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Summary Excavations at Pompeii Getting to Pompeii Pompei Scavi Tickets Pompei Scavi Opening Times Pompeii or Pompei? Staying in Pompei Further Learning Erotic Pompeii Around Campania – Attractions nearby Pompeii Say what you will about natural disasters like the one that befell the little cities below Vesuvius in 79 AD, but one thing is for…
Summary New High-Speed Train Route Service Details Ticket Information Exploring Pompeii Tourism Context It’s now easier to visit the historic town of Pompeii, Italy, thanks to a new high-speed train route. New High-Speed Train Route The new service will only operate on the third Sunday of the month, as a nonstop train from Rome to…
Summary Exhibition Overview Erotic Treasures Historical Insight Interactive Experience For Children Art and Sensuality in the Houses of Pompeii It’s possibly the hottest thing to hit Pompeii since the eruption of Mt Vesuvius covered the city in flaming ash and lapilli (burning fragments of pumice stone) back in AD 79. A new exhibition, entitled Art…
Pompeii’s Antiquarium Museum Reopens with Relics of Ancient Life Centuries after a sudden volcanic explosion destroyed the city of Pompeii, travelers to the area can learn about this legendary site, thanks to the reopening of its museum. Having suffered damage from a World War II bombing and 1980 earthquake, Pompeii’s museum — known as the…
Explore Regio V in Pompeii: A Virtual Tour of Recent Excavations For those captivated by the history of the ancient city of Pompeii in Italy, there’s exciting news. Drone footage has captured stunning sections of Regio V, a vast 54-acre archaeological site that has undergone extensive excavation in the last two years. This incredible footage…
Explore the Immersive Pompeii Exhibition at Grand Palais, Paris An immersive digital exhibition on Pompeii has now opened at the Grand Palais in Paris. Originally scheduled to open in March, this exhibition was deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It places visitors at the historic site just hours before the eruption of Vesuvius, employing 3D…
Discovering the Ancient Ruins of Pompeii Ancient Pompeii is one of Italy’s most haunting sights. Streets of skeletal ruins stretch into the distance while Mt Vesuvius broods darkly on the horizon, reminding visitors of the tragic eruption in 79 CE, which decimated the local population and buried the city under a thick layer of volcanic…
Tourists Return Artifacts to Pompeii Recently, a woman reportedly sent a package to Italy, supposedly containing items that she had taken from the historical site of Pompeii, along with a note of apology. International media quickly picked up on the strangeness of the incident, due in large part to her claims of being cursed with…
Latest Discoveries in Pompeii: Unveiling the Past Even though the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii was destroyed almost two millennia ago, it continues to fascinate us to this day – especially when the archaeological excavations bring back to light haunting and incredible discoveries. Archaeological Findings in Civita Giuliana On 21 November, the Archaeological Park of…
The Discovery of an Ancient Snack Bar in Pompeii The current conservation project in Pompeii has unearthed spectacular finds in recent years. The latest discovery is an incredibly well-preserved snack bar that offers insight into the dining habits of Ancient Romans. Understanding the Thermopolium This ancient eatery, equivalent to modern-day food stalls, served ready-made hot…
The Antiquarium of Pompeii Reopens: A Journey Through Time The Antiquarium of Pompeii has reopened as a museum, showcasing finds that illustrate and narrate the captivating story of the ancient city of Pompeii. This historic building has undergone a complete refurbishment and has been inaugurated with a new layout, tracing the history of Pompeii from…
Restoration of a Stunning Fresco in Pompeii The fresco in the House of the Ceii has been restored © Archaeological Park of Pompeii One of the oldest frescoes in Pompeii has been restored to its vibrant former glory, following extensive restoration works. The fresco, located on the back wall of the garden in the House…
Art and Sensuality in the Houses of Pompeii Exhibition It’s possibly the hottest thing to hit Pompeii since the eruption of Mt Vesuvius covered the city in flaming ash and lapilli (burning fragments of pumice stone) back in AD 79. The exhibition, entitled Art and Sensuality in the Houses of Pompeii, comprises 70 provocative paintings,…
Exploring Heimaey Island: A Journey Through Iceland’s Volcanic History Introduction to Heimaey Island Heimaey Island, part of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, is renowned for its dramatic volcanic history. Visitors flock to the island to witness the unique landscapes shaped by past eruptions and to learn about the resilience of its inhabitants. The 1973 Eruption In 1973,…
Bronze Age Settlement Uncovered at Must Farm The Must Farm site, located in the Cambridgeshire Fens of England, has yielded remarkable findings from a prehistoric settlement dating back approximately 3000 years. These discoveries provide vital insights into the lives and practices of Bronze Age communities. Significant Artifacts Discovered In the last 10 months, archaeologists have…
After being buried under rubble for nearly two millennia, Pompeii’s House of the Vettii has reopened to the public following 20 years of restoration work. Like most of Pompeii’s famous townhouses, House of the Vettii, or Casa dei Vettii, was found in remarkably good condition when it was first discovered in the late 19th century….
Discover the Wonders of Pompeii The final moments for Pompeii’s residents unfolded like a horror film. After Mt Vesuvius blew its top in 79 CE, volcanic ash and lapilli (burning pumice stone) buried the city, followed by waves of hot gas and ash that extinguished the lives of those left behind. With such a definitive…
Ipogeo dei Cristallini: Naples’ Hidden Ancient Gem Naples’ newest ancient attraction, the Ipogeo dei Cristallini, will allow visitors to travel 2,500 years back in time when it opens in June for the first time since its discovery in 1889. A Gateway to Historic Sites Naples serves as a gateway to some of the most spectacular…