ROME (Reuters ... forms an unparalleled testament to the lesser-known aspects of ancient Mediterranean life." The giant frieze illustrates the female followers of Dionysus as both dancers ...

the ancient Roman city buried by volcanic ash and lava in A.D. 79, officials said Wednesday. The world-famous site said it had excavated in recent weeks a nearly life-size frieze depicting the ...

An extremely rare cycle of paintings depicting a raucous ritual involving the god of wine has been unearthed in the ancient Roman city of ... weeks a nearly life-size frieze depicting the ...

Among the items are sandals, pottery and Britain's largest collection of Roman writing tablets, bearing IOU notes and gossip ...

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

Rome (CNN) — Another new discovery in the ruins of Pompeii has shed light on the wilder side of the ancient Romans. An extremely rare frieze known as a “megalography,” or painting with life ...

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...

Frieze depicts followers of ancient Greek god Dionysus Fresco dates to 40–30 BC Latest dig began in early 2023 ROME, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life ...