Life-sized murals discovered on walls of Pompeii home buried by volcanic eruption nearly 2,000 years ago
In a city buried under feet of ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, archaeologists have announced ...
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Wonders of Pompeii give Naples’ archaeological museum ultimate ancient showstopper
A room-sized, 3D diorama at the National Archeological Museum of Naples in Italy, depicts the ancient Roman town of Pompeii ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity were ...
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Williams Lake touring band performs in historic Greek parliament
Lake City Secondary School (LCSS) touring band students played a concert in the first Hellenic Parliament in Greece on March ...
Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideological purposes. But in reality, ancient works of art were colorful, and ...
8 Fascinating Archaeological Sites in Europe That Take You Back in Time
Europe is full of ancient wonders, with archaeological sites that take you on a journey into the past. From the remains of ...
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Wake up, Canberra! Your social calendar for the week is calling
Canberra is buzzing! Whether you're a night owl, an early bird, a culture vulture, or a foodie, we've rounded up the best ...
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Backpacking Santorini: A Relaxed 3-Day Itinerary
Explore Santorini on a budget with Dave's 3-day itinerary, including a boat tour, red sand beaches, and stunning sunsets ...
What did ancient Roman artists use to paint Pompeii? New study offers a glimpse
Unused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of an ancient painter.” ...
We asked if the Getty should move. Here’s how readers responded
The Getty's priceless works of art have been threatened by wildfires. Should they move? Here's what L.A. Times readers think.
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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
Two of the area's most iconic locales – Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii – can be found roughly 15 miles away from central Naples. Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano left on Europe's mainland ...