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Italy Shuts Down Mount Vesuvius To Tourists As Wildfire Rages
Italian firefighters on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists.
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Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a rare fresco depicting the initiation rites of a Dionysian mystery cult. Found in the House of Thiasus, the painting stretches across three walls, showcasing maenads, satyrs, and ancient hunting rituals. The artwork suggests that initiates engaged in wilderness rituals, despite a Roman ban on Dionysian cere...
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Massive Private Bathhouse Uncovered in Pompeii, Revealing Elite Roman Lifestyle
Archaeologists have discovered one of the largest private bathhouses in Pompeii, dating back to the Roman era. The bathhouse, featuring hot, warm, and cold rooms, reflects the elite lifestyle enjoyed by its wealthy owners. Alongside the lavish complex, remains of individuals reveal the tragic impact of Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD79. This find of...
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Hidden Details of Alexander the Great Mosaic Revealed Through Unique Study
A scientific study on the Alexander Mosaic, displayed in Naples, explores the origins of the materials used in its creation. The analysis traced the mosaic’s tesserae to various regions across Europe, including Italy, Spain and Tunisia, highlighting the craftsmanship and resources used. The mosaic, buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ...
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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earring...
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How Ancient Roman Tiles Are Helping Pompeii To Power A Villa
Pompeii is shining a light on mysterious rites of ancient Rome thanks to terracotta-style solar roof tiles installed on one of its most famous villas.
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"Didn't Know...": Tourist Returns Stolen Pompeii's Stones After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
The tourist claimed that she did not know about the infamous "curse", referencing a myth that stealing from the ancient site will bring bad luck.
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Most Shocking Side Of Ancient Slavery: Inside Pompeii's "Prison Bakery"
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have uncovered a "prison bakery" where slaves and blindfolded donkeys were kept locked up underground to grind grain for bread, officials said this week.
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Archaeologists In Pompeii Discover 'Pizza' Painting From 2,000 Years Ago
Italy's cultural ministry said that the flatbread "may be a distant ancestor of the modern dish" but it lacks the ingredients to be considered a pizza.
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A Slice Of History: Painting Discovered In Pompeii Ruins Looks Exactly Like Pizza
A fresco has been found on the wall of a house in Pompeii and it depicts what pizza's first ancestor may have looked like.
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Sheep Helping Archaeologists Preserve Ancient Ruins. Here's How
The Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried under metres of pumice and ash from the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, is being preserved by a herd of grazing sheep.
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2000-Year-Old "Slave Room" Discovered In Ancient Italian City
Pompeii archaeologists said Saturday they have unearthed the remains of a "slave room" in an exceptionally rare find at a Roman villa destroyed by Mount Vesuvius' eruption nearly 2,000 years ago.
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Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Street Food Shop With Traces Of 2,000 Year Old Food
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient street food shop in the ruins of Pompeii in Rome, with traces of food dating back to 79 AD.
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2000-Year-Old Roman-Era Equivalent Of Fast Food Stall Unearthed In Italy
A 2,000-year-old fast-food stall unearthed from the ash of Pompeii has given researchers new clues about the snacking habits of the ancient Romans.
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Italy Shuts Down Mount Vesuvius To Tourists As Wildfire Rages
Italian firefighters on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists.
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Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a rare fresco depicting the initiation rites of a Dionysian mystery cult. Found in the House of Thiasus, the painting stretches across three walls, showcasing maenads, satyrs, and ancient hunting rituals. The artwork suggests that initiates engaged in wilderness rituals, despite a Roman ban on Dionysian cere...
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Massive Private Bathhouse Uncovered in Pompeii, Revealing Elite Roman Lifestyle
Archaeologists have discovered one of the largest private bathhouses in Pompeii, dating back to the Roman era. The bathhouse, featuring hot, warm, and cold rooms, reflects the elite lifestyle enjoyed by its wealthy owners. Alongside the lavish complex, remains of individuals reveal the tragic impact of Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD79. This find of...
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Hidden Details of Alexander the Great Mosaic Revealed Through Unique Study
A scientific study on the Alexander Mosaic, displayed in Naples, explores the origins of the materials used in its creation. The analysis traced the mosaic’s tesserae to various regions across Europe, including Italy, Spain and Tunisia, highlighting the craftsmanship and resources used. The mosaic, buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ...
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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earring...
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How Ancient Roman Tiles Are Helping Pompeii To Power A Villa
Pompeii is shining a light on mysterious rites of ancient Rome thanks to terracotta-style solar roof tiles installed on one of its most famous villas.
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"Didn't Know...": Tourist Returns Stolen Pompeii's Stones After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
The tourist claimed that she did not know about the infamous "curse", referencing a myth that stealing from the ancient site will bring bad luck.
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Most Shocking Side Of Ancient Slavery: Inside Pompeii's "Prison Bakery"
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have uncovered a "prison bakery" where slaves and blindfolded donkeys were kept locked up underground to grind grain for bread, officials said this week.
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Archaeologists In Pompeii Discover 'Pizza' Painting From 2,000 Years Ago
Italy's cultural ministry said that the flatbread "may be a distant ancestor of the modern dish" but it lacks the ingredients to be considered a pizza.
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A Slice Of History: Painting Discovered In Pompeii Ruins Looks Exactly Like Pizza
A fresco has been found on the wall of a house in Pompeii and it depicts what pizza's first ancestor may have looked like.
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Sheep Helping Archaeologists Preserve Ancient Ruins. Here's How
The Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried under metres of pumice and ash from the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, is being preserved by a herd of grazing sheep.
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2000-Year-Old "Slave Room" Discovered In Ancient Italian City
Pompeii archaeologists said Saturday they have unearthed the remains of a "slave room" in an exceptionally rare find at a Roman villa destroyed by Mount Vesuvius' eruption nearly 2,000 years ago.
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Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Street Food Shop With Traces Of 2,000 Year Old Food
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient street food shop in the ruins of Pompeii in Rome, with traces of food dating back to 79 AD.
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2000-Year-Old Roman-Era Equivalent Of Fast Food Stall Unearthed In Italy
A 2,000-year-old fast-food stall unearthed from the ash of Pompeii has given researchers new clues about the snacking habits of the ancient Romans.
