When the a.d. 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius blanketed the southern Italian city of Pompeii in layers of volcanic debris, it preserved the bodies of many individuals who had perished. Since ...

The "digital twin" of the House of Thiasus, with a reconstructed wooden ceiling Archaeological Park of Pompeii Among the ruins of Pompeii is a large villa known as the House of Thiasus. This year, ...

Archaeologists recently unveiled an Egyptian vase inside what was once a fast-food kitchen in Pompeii. In a Nov. 6 Facebook post, the Pompeii Archaeological Park said the ceramic situla, or vase, was ...

There are 1,248 locations on the World Heritage List, from ancient cities to natural wonders. Visiting them is growing in popularity, as more travelers seek cultural immersion over sightseeing. A ...

Pompeii: The Exhibition, which will run for a limited time starting November 15, will show what life was like in Pompeii. The collections depict 79 A.D., just before Mount Vesuvius's eruption froze ...

Perimenopause seems to be having a moment. About a third of women of a certain age — those in their 40s and 50s — say they hear about the natural physiological process marking the end of a woman’s ...

Founded, furnished and eventually forgotten – this has been the fate of many cities since ancient times. A few names have stayed alive in legend and literature while others disappeared completely – ...

Christmas may be over a month away, but we are already fully embracing the festive spirit, and what better way to get the Christmas vibes going than with our ultimate Christmas quiz? Whether you're ...

Elections to replace outgoing Committee members take place during the General Assembly of States Parties, meeting every two years during the General Conference of UNESCO (Article 8.3of the Convention) ...

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