Tuesday July 15 2025, 17:00. IC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. The editorial project La Conceria di Pompei – The Tannery of Pompeii. The story of an exemplary restoration recounts, with texts and photos, the important patronage by UNIC – Italian Tanneries and LINEAPELLE that supported and made possible the restoration work of the tannery, discovered in 18...
READ MORE2024 marked an all-time record for both visitors and revenue at Italy’s state-run museums and archaeological parks. Last year, Italian cultural sites welcomed 60 million visitors—a 5.3% increase compared to 2023—and generated an impressive €382 million in revenue, up 23% from the previous year. Of the 299 institutions that charge admission, 31 mill...
READ MOREPompeii is not only a city frozen in time due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, but it also offers a unique window into the daily lives of ancient Romans, particularly through its food culture. The ruins of Pompeii, with its well-preserved streets, homes, and public spaces, provide an unparalleled glimpse into the culinary habits of the a...
READ MOREArchaeologists working in Pompeii have unearthed a series of rare, almost life-size frescoes. The discovery provides new clues into the religious life of the city before its destruction by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. It includes a large frieze extending across three walls of a banquet hall. The vivid images depict initiation rites for...
READ MOREAn interdisciplinary study conducted by theUniversity of Salerno, in collaboration with the Pompeii Archaeological Park, analyzed the possible correlation between new excavation campaigns andincreased tourist flows. The results, published in the latest issue of the journal Values and Evaluations, DEI - Tipografia del Genio Civile, highlight theabse...
READ MOREA large and sophisticated thermal bath complex that was believed to have been used by its owner to woo well-heeled guests has been discovered among the ruins of ancient Pompeii. The baths were found during excavations of a home on Via di Nola in Regio IX, a wealthy district of the city before it was destroyed by the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius....
READ MORE2024 has been a year of remarkable archaeological discoveries across Italy, shedding new light on the country’s rich historical and cultural heritage. From ancient Roman cities to newly uncovered frescoes and artifacts, these findings are deepening our understanding of Italy's past and its importance in the ancient world. Here are some of the most...
READ MORENovember 15, 2024 - April 13, 2025. Graceland Exhibition Center, 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN. On August 24, 79 A.D., the city of Pompeii was frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. But what nature destroyed, it also preserved. Through 150 artifacts, POMPEII: The Exhibition tells the tale of a city hidden from view a...
READ MOREThe Pompeii archaeological park plans to limit visitor numbers to 20,000 a day and introduce personalized tickets starting next week in a bid to cope with over-tourism and protect the world heritage site, officials said Friday. The move comes after what authorities called a record summer that saw over 4 million people visiting the world-famous rema...
READ MOREAncient DNA has revealed surprises about the identities of some people who perished in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii after a volcanic eruption, overturning misconceptions about their genetic relationships, ancestry and sex. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, the volcano spewed hot, lethal gases and ash into the air, slowly killing most of th...
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