Pompeii

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Exceptional Discovery in Pompeii: The ‘Last Fugitive’

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 05/29/2018 - 06:38

The remains of an adult, limping man have emerged in Pompeii in an area of new excavations, the so-called Regio V, at the corner between the Vicolo dei Balconi…

Culture

The Pompeii Renaissance

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 08/18/2015 - 06:50

“Tangible and significant improvements”: thus UNESCO has described the state of affairs at Pompeii in a report early this year, recognizing the “considerable…

Culture

Major Pompeii Exhibition Will Show Casts of Victims in their Last Moments

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 05/28/2015 - 02:00

A major exhibition about the role of Pompeii as an inspiration for artists opened this week at the National Archeological Museum of Naples and, simultaneously…

Culture

Pompeii Exhibit in Los Angeles Features Precious Artifacts from Naples Archeological Museum

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/05/2014 - 02:00

Visitors to the California Science Center in Los Angeles can now get a glimpse of the lifestyle and tragic end of the ancient Roman society living in Pompeii…

Culture

Fresco Stolen from Pompeii

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 03/23/2014 - 21:43

A section of a fresco was stolen last week from the famed archaeological site of Pompeii. The missing portion depicts the goddess Artemis seated in front of…

Lifestyle

Pompeii Movie Hits Theaters

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 02/19/2014 - 01:30

Pompeii, 79 A.D. Milo is an enslaved gladiator in love with the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman…

Culture

Germany Donates €10 Million And Team Of Experts To Save Pompeii

by Carol King | Sat, 09/07/2013 - 06:30

Germany is providing €10 million and a team of experts to help rescue Pompeii from decline. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pompeii has attracted adverse global…

Culture

Construction Magnate Donates Millions To Restore Pompeii As UNESCO Criticises Italian Government

by Carol King | Tue, 07/02/2013 - 09:25

Italian construction magnate Pietro Salini wants to donate €20 million to restore Pompeii. Reuters news agency reports that Salini wants to donate funds to…

Culture

Top Five Archaeological Sites In Italy

by Carol King | Wed, 06/12/2013 - 04:57

Carol King selects the Top 5 must-see archaeological sites in Italy. Colosseo and Foro Romano, Rome, Lazio Ancient Roman Emperor Vespasian started construction…

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Kiefer Sutherland To Star In Pompeii Film

by Carol King | Wed, 04/24/2013 - 06:42

Actor Kiefer Sutherland is set to star in a big-budget movie, ‘Pompeii’, which is slated for release in February 2014.Famous for his heroic roles in TV’s ‘24’…