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Apr 11, 2024 · Stunning artworks have been uncovered in a new excavation at Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried in an eruption from Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Archaeologists say the frescos are among the finest ...
Dec 17, 2020 · A Visual walk through of some of the sites in the ruins of Pompeii Italy accompanied by a few interesting historical facts along the way. See the artifacts, ...
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- See Erotic Art at Casa Dei Vettii
- Note A Date to Remember at Casa Del Giardino
- Read Sweet Nothings at Casa degli Amanti
- Take in An Array of Artifacts at The Antiquarium
- Swan in to Casa Di Leda E IL Cigno
- Take in Pompeii’s Sexy Side at “Art and Sensuality in The Houses of Pompeii”
- Come Hungry to The Thermopolium in Regio V
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The restored remains of this lavish home, reopened in January after a 20-year closure, reveal why park director Gabriel Zuchtriegel has dubbed it “the Sistine Chapel of Pompeii.” Fresco-filled walls depict scenes both mythological and erotic: Hercules crushing two snakes, winged Cupids hard at work, and Priapus, the fertility god, weighing his enor...
A serene mural of Venus fishing alongside Eros tells a far sweeter story than the roughly 10 skeletons discovered here in 2018. The art is beautiful indeed – yet the home’s fate is bone-chilling. Located in Regio V, the structure is named for its once-leafy courtyard surrounded by paintings of plants. But its most historically significant featureis...
This suspected brothel, discovered in 1933 and closed to the public in 1980 following the Irpinia earthquake, reopened in 2020. Visitors can peep at the preserved second floor and read the inviting inscription beside the entrance: “Amantes, ut apes, vita(m) mellita(m) exigunt. Velle” (Lovers like bees pass a sweet life like honey. I wish it were so...
Pompeii’s permanent exhibition spaceopened in 1873 but closed to the public in 1980 after significant earthquake damage. It fully reopened in 2021, showcasing what Fiorella calls an “unmissable” collection of trinkets, frescoes, casts of victims unearthed in the city and other artifacts. One of the casts, of two people locked in an eternal embrace,...
A partially excavated wall near the northern border of Regio V exposes a bedroom with an erotic fresco depicting the mythological tale of Leda and the Swan. In the painting, Jupiter, disguised as a swan, perches on the half-naked Spartan queen’s lap. Leda stares out at her real-life audience, turning the myth into a modern act of voyeurism. “Most o...
Archaeologists in the early 19th century ran into a big problem while excavating Pompeii: the erotic art they found (phallus sculptures, licentious satyrs, hedonistic nymphs) offended their prudish sensibilities. As a result, Pompeii’s sex-centered artwork spent generations locked in a secret room, where only scholars (or men willing to pony up som...
A stew made from snails, fish and sheep was all the rage in the first century – at least if you were grabbing a bite at this snack stand, or thermopolium, which opened to visitors in 2021. Although Pompeii has 80 similar street-facing restaurants, this site is notable because of its impeccable preservation – including the animal bones and snail she...
Fiorella suggests purchasing a ticket in advance, checking online to see which buildings are open, and rounding out a Pompeii trip with a visit to nearby Naples. “Seeing Pompeii is not complete without seeing Naples’ National Archaeological Museum,” she says. The museum exhibits enchanting discoveries from areas buried by Vesuvius.
This documentary explores the lives of the people that made up Pompeii. With access to some of the site’s most extraordinary buildings and interviews with leading experts, it’s a story about everyday life before the eruption. The story of Pompeii’s destruction is renowned across the world. In 79 AD, this prosperous Roman town was ...
Jun 1, 2024 · Essential Facts. Interesting Facts. 01 Pompeii came from the Oscan word ‘Pompe’ meaning ‘five.’. 02 People sometimes refer to Pompeii as ‘The City of the Dead. 03 Located in Campania, Italy, Pompeii is a preserved ancient Roman city. 04 Pompeii lies 23 km or 14 mi southeast of Naples at the base of Mount Vesuvius.
The ancient city of Pompeii is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries on earth. Frozen in time since 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted, its story is one that continues today. In episode one of this special series, Tristan Hughes takes you into its bustling streets: from markets to homes, experience the vibrancy and intricacies of ...
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Oct 5, 2023 · Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy’s most popular attractions, with 2.5 million visitors every year. The area covers 150 acres (60 hectares) and presents a vivid portrait of what life was like in an ancient Roman city. Discover more about the mysteries of Pompeii with these fascinating facts. 1. Hidden for centuries
