In 79 CE, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 20 feet of ash, preserving amazing details about daily life in the Roman Empire.

The continuing discoveries at Pompeii 05:42. Stunning Roman frescoes have been uncovered by archeologists in Pompeii, the ancient city destroyed by an eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in the ...

Neither rich nor poor, Pompeii was a typical middle-class town. To serve its 20,000 residents, the city boasted more than 40 bakeries, 130 bars, and plenty of public baths.

Little Big World - Video. Painful Pompeii - A Tiny City Frozen in Time. Posted: May 8, 2025 | Last updated: May 8, 2025. Ancient tragedy in delicate miniature.

Described by the experts involved as an “archaeological nirvana,” the site is the only one in Britain that lives up to the “Pompeii premise,” they say, referencing the city forever frozen ...

by Rick Steves, December 23, 2024 | To get a clearer picture of what everyday life in ancient Rome was really like, visit the well-preserved (and unlucky) city of Pompeii near Naples.

Rick Steves: Pompeii, Italy’s frozen-in-time Roman city. City’s ruins offer the best look anywhere at life in an ancient Roman town. Rick Steves Nov 16, 2024 5:30 PM. Share by Email.

Described by the experts involved as an “archaeological nirvana,” the site is the only one in Britain that lives up to the “Pompeii premise,” they say, referencing the city forever frozen ...