It wasn’t until the 18th century that Pompeii and the nearby city of Herculaneum were unearthed with ancient artifacts, ...

The volcano near Naples is shaking the ground in a way that scientists say it hasn't for centuries, posing risks for hundreds ...

History Hit's Tristan Hughes explores the destruction of Pompeii, using extraordinary eyewitness testimony and the ...

While volcanoes play an important role in shaping landscapes and enriching soil, their destructive power far outweighs their ...

A new study shows how the Roman Temple of Venus in volcanic Italy survived 2,000 years with advanced mortars, bricks, and volcanic materials.

Researchers studied the materials that have made the 2,000-year-old Temple of Venus so durable, revealing Roman builders' ...

The Temple of Venus on the volcanic Phlegraean Fields in southern Italy has long baffled scientists because, despite the volatility it has endured over the past 2,000 years, it still stands ...

At some point, you inevitably want to repaint your dorm room, apartment, or house. You visit the hardware store, where you’re confronted with a dizzying array of colors with names like Tippy Toes and ...