In 1990, the discovery of paintings on the rock wall confirmed that the cave was inhabited during ... The artwork is complete ...

Despite its unusually small size, the newly unearthed House of Phaedra is covered in elaborate frescos depicting mythological ... The House of Phaedra is named for this painting of the ...

The excavations taking place in the Roman city, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius, reflect the beauty and sophistication of ...

The hair color of the ancient Greeks has long intrigued historians. Luckily, evidence of their appearance can be found in ...

We might think that the artists of the Annunciation Triptych are offering us an extremely literal illustration. It’s as if ...

Some frescos depict a satyr, a half-man and half-goat creature, and a nymph, which is a maiden goddess, embracing in a ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a tiny house in Pompeii that is filled with elaborate – and sometimes erotic – frescoes, further revealing the ornate way in which Romans decorated their homes.

Other wall art included beautifully bright depictions ... Archaeologists revealed this find was particularly unique as frescoes and elaborate art had typically been found in larger homes.

Ancient 'House of Phaedra' Uncovered in Italy With Stunning Art Preserved Inside The ancient city of Pompeii, Italy, had many opulent secrets recently discovered by archaeologists. One such find was a ...

Archaeologists in Italy have stumbled upon some intricate artwork inside a small Pompeii house that reportedly was buried in ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.