Below are 14 facts about Pompeii. Pompeii is situated about 14 miles southeast of Naples in the Campania region of southern Italy. The settlement was built on fertile lava terraces at the bottom ...

Visiting Pompeii with kids is like taking a step back in time ... While our guide did point out a few interesting facts, like ...

About 1400 years ago, a volcanic eruption buried the Maya village of Joya de Ceren (a.k.a. Ceren) under thick layers of ash.

Elite ancient Romans would treat their guests to relaxing thermal baths when they came to enjoy the merriment of a large feast, a new discovery at the archaeological site of Pompeii has shown.

This immersive archaeological exploration of Pompeii, a once-thriving Roman city, will transport you back in time – before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Explore Subscribe ...

But Monday is more cerebral: Mastermind, Only Connect, University Challenge, and documentaries such as Pompeii: The New Dig. This has been made in association with the Open University ...