The Lost Library of Herculaneum: Unravelling the Scrolls That Mount Vesuvius Almost Destroyed
Historians were struck by the tantalizing possibility that this library might contain missing works of some of history’s greatest writers—works thought to have been lost forever.
2023-08-17 05:19
Kitchen shrine serpents and other fascinating new Pompeii discoveries
New discoveries in the buried ancient city shed fresh light on Roman life before Vesuvius erupted.
2023-07-19 07:54
Pompeii archaeologists discover 'pizza' painting
Experts say the flatbread depicted in the 2,000 year-old fresco may be a precursor to the Italian dish.
2023-06-27 23:52
Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible sells for $38m at auction
The 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon sells at auction for $38m - a record for handwritten text.
2023-05-18 18:59