Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79 and buried the Roman city of Pompeii, located near what is now Naples. Ever since the ruins were rediscovered in the 1700s, they have been attracting tourists.

For travelers looking to explore Roman history, Andante Travels is offering a tour of the seaside towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum—each buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. On the ...

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., covering the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in layers of ash, it created one of histories great time capsules. The eruption preserved entire stretches of the ...

Atlantyca Entertainment’s Geronimo Stilton has become the official virtual tour guide for children visiting the UNESCO World Heritage’s Archaeological Site of Pompeii. The first video tour of the ...

A coastal Italian paradise best known for its jaw-dropping views, glamorous hotels and insouciant beach clubs, the Amalfi Coast comprises 13 towns characterized by pastel-hued buildings constructed ...

POMPEII, Italy — This was a swinging town that had one really bad day. But don’t think of Pompeii as some kind of cemetery from 79 A.D. There is hammering. There is jabbering. There is artwork and ...

If you can’t make it to Pompeii to gaze upon the incredible ancient Roman frescoes uncovered there, a visit to New York University‘s Institute for the Study of the Ancient World is the next best thing ...

POMPEII, Italy — This was a swinging town that had one really bad day. But don’t think of Pompeii as some kind of cemetery from 79 A.D. There is hammering. There is jabbering. There is artwork and ...