Despite the fact that Mount Vesuvius triggered one of the most infamous ancient tragedies, not everyone agrees on exactly when it took place. Reading time 2 minutes Many scholars agree that Mount ...
Learn how a Roman polybolos unleashed rapid-fire projectiles during the siege of Pompeii.
The first permanent exhibition of Pompeii’s historic casts is now on display in Italy, paying homage to those who were brutally killed after being engulfed by an inundation of volcanic ash. The ...
A new exhibition has shown off the agonising final moments of the residents of Pompeii after they were buried in volcanic ash. Pompeii's Archaeological Park has put 22 plaster casts on show, taken ...