On a fine afternoon in 1752, word reached King Charles III of Bourbon that his royal archeologist, Karl Weber, had discovered a treasure trove at Herculaneum. Sometime earlier, his excavation tunnels had brought to light the luxurious residence that would later be dubbed the Villa of the Papyri, however on that particular day his tunnels … Read more
Not only is the Temple of Isis in Pompeii one of the best preserved buildings in the ancient city, it provides proof positive that the city had ties to Egypt, as it was used by members of the cult of the Egyptian goddess Isis.
The Temple of Apollo at Pompeii, Italy, featured 48 columns surrounding a steep flight of steps leading to an inner cella, opposite which sat a sacrificial altar.
This enclosed taberna at Pompeii, considered a fast food joint of the ancient world, is one of many where Romans took their midday meal. Food was scooped out of the large jars on the counter top.
During the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, ash rained down on and covered the city. Encased in the super-heated material, bodies were totally incinerated, leaving a cavity in the cooling ash. Archeologists poured plaster into the cavities to form plaster casts of bodies in Pompeii. Those shown here were discovered in the Macellum, … Read more
