When Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, the volcano's molten rock, scorching debris and poisonous gases killed nearly 2,000 people in the nearby ancient Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. But ...

The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 is a historical event that has captivated the imagination of scholars, historians, and the general public alike. While the ancient city of Pompeii ...

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in stone for centuries. On Aug. 24, in A.D. 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, shooting ...

Hiking trails on Italy's Mount Vesuvius have been closed to the public as firefighters battle a massive blaze that erupted last week. The wildfire in Vesuvius National Park first broke out on August 5 ...

Italy’s volcanoes are waking up, and scientists warn that the next eruption could be far more devastating than Pompeii. Mount ...

Scientists determined the origin of the bathing water and draw conclusions about Pompeii's water management system and ...

Some of the victims at Pompeii were wearing woolen cloaks when they died, even though it was August, new research finds. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

There must be a certain level of anxiety that comes with living in Naples, in the shadow of Vesuvius. It’s not just that it’s an active volcano that can blow its top at any minute, but also that it’s ...