Earthquake activity as damaging as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius bears part of the blame for the total devastation of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in 79 A.D., new research suggests.

A pillar was found collapsed at an ancient Roman ... Located near Naples in southern Italy, Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and is the best preserved ...

"Pompeii," a historical action flick detailing the fate of those poor, Dustbuster-less Pompeiians buried in Mount Vesuvius's ash, is coming to theaters. "Some prayed for help. Many wished for death.

A lavish painting of a mythological scene was among several newly discovered frescoes revealed Friday by archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Still astonishingly colorful ...

A pillar has been found collapsed ... Located near Naples in southern Italy, Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and is the best preserved ancient Roman ...