NARRATOR: Although Pompeii has undergone regular excavation since its rediscovery in the 16th century, over a third of the buried city remains hidden. ♪ ♪ SIRES: New archaeological techniques ...

What they found alters history that’s been written since Pompeii’s rediscovery in the 1700s. “We were able to sample all four ...

This event ended the life of the cities but at the same time preserved them until rediscovery by archaeologists nearly 1700 years later. The excavation of Pompeii, the industrial hub of the region ...

This month, the city revealed one more hidden secret: An opulant bathhouse, most likely owned by a wealthy Pompeii politician, kept away from prying eyes for centuries. The uncovered bathhouse ...

while Pompeii, which fell victim to one of Mount Vesuvius' eruptions in A.D. 79, is a UNESCO World Heritage city that was preserved by the volcano's ash. It was not rediscovered until 1748.

History is full of incredible cities that thrived in their prime before being abandoned due to war, natural disasters, or ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a “once-in-a-century” discovery which has been buried under piles of rock and ash in the ancient city for over 2,000 years. The news was revealed ...

Archaeologists at Pompeii have unearthed a vast and lavish private bathhouse thought to have been owned by a powerful politician who held business meetings at the site. The spa complex was found ...

Archaeologists have been given a new insight into what life in Pompeii was like after discovering a spa-like complex that has been described as a “once-in-a-century” find. What is thought to ...

Archaeologists have been given a new insight into what life in Pompeii was like after discovering a spa-like complex that has been described as a “once-in-a-century” find. What is thought to be one of ...