The painting “The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum” by English artist John Martin, depicting the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Courtesy of John Martin via Wikimedia Commons   Despite ...

This week, explore decoded words from charred ancient scrolls, meet heroic frog daddies, see Grand Canyon-size lunar features ...

A breakthrough out of the Vesuvius Challenge builds on past efforts to virtually “unroll” fragile papyrus documents ...

Scientists are leveraging a combination of artificial intelligence and X-rays to begin unraveling the mystery of the charred ...

Researchers have generated an image of text from inside a scroll that was buried in volcanic ash with the ancient city of ...

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The scrolls, believed to contain Greek philosophy, were destroyed by the 79AD Mount Vesuvius volcanic eruption ...

Discover the rich heritage and lively energy of Naples, a city where history and modernity create an unforgettable experience. Wander through the UNESCO-listed historic center, explore ancient ruins ...

The evidence points to a community that lived and worked here long before the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, which buried Pompeii and Herculaneum. Pottery and fragments of ceramics, ...

Join us as we construct a sturdy wooden wall to create the ultimate secret underground house! Watch the process unfold, from planning to execution, and discover tips for designing your own hidden ...

This 2022 satellite photo shows the summit of "one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes," Mount Vesuvius, peering up through a strange gap in the clouds.