An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hit near the southern Italian city of Naples early on Thursday, damaging buildings and causing ...

ROME (AP) — The southern Italian city of Naples was struck by a 4.4-magnitude quake early Thursday that caused only minor ...

Archaeologists and volcanologists have proven that the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius turned a young man's brain into glass.

Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks.

Shard found inside a skull at Herculaneum was created as a result of a superheated cloud coming from the volcano, scientists prove ...

A young man's brain turned into glass during Mount Vesuvius’ 79 AD eruption. Scientists now study how extreme heat preserved ...

He added the constant presence of rescue workers, including 4x4 ambulances and other off-road vehicles, is important for those who work on the volcano and for the guides who are authorized to take ...

In the age of the Roman Empire, the Roman elite built mansions, or villas, around Lake Fusaro because of its hot springs and ...

Earthquakes are fairly frequent in Italy. In the region comprising Naples, the most serious in recent times was one of ...

Power outages were reported in parts of Naples, and many families chose to remain outdoors or in their vehicles overnight, ...