Archaeologists at Pompeii have unearthed a new residence decorated with a series of frescoes including some erotic scenes.

Dear God, the women you created to be river nymphs are being forced to work ... visualize the swaying stand of golden poplars ...

Archeologists have discovered a small house in Pompeii which provides new insights into the iconic decoration styles of Roman ...

The house is striking for the high level of wall decorations. It has been provisionally named the House of Phaedra after the ...

This latest discovery spotlights the ornate decorations that rich Romans enjoyed in their homes – several frescoes depict ...

One small square painting set against a blue-painted wall depicts intercourse between a satyr and a nymph, while another shows Hippolytus, son of the mythical Greek king Theseus, and his ...

A large reception room, or atrium, provided an entrance for entertaining where a family could display their trophies and ...

Despite lacking a traditional atrium, the house's lavish frescoes rival those of grander homes, highlighting changing Roman ...

The English would call them "Tiny Houses": small autonomous homes, reduced in size but in this case, with extremely refined ...

See it →Remains of ancient Italy city destroyed by Roman army uncovered — with stores of wine Another image depicts a symplegma, or embrace, between a satyr and a nymph, both mythical ...