The eruption of Mt Vesuvius buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and one ancient library was burned to a crisp. However, scientists are now using machine learning and AI to decipher the writing on them and recover lost works of...

It's a bustling day in Pompeii. After a quick visit to the market, Fabia spots her brothers, Lucius and Marcus, crossing the Forum. The siblings begin discussing Lucius' wedding — but a deafening boom interrupts them. They watch Vesuvius...

Fast-moving ground-level flows of hot gases and rock fragments, dust and ash from a volcanic eruption. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....

University of Michigan classicist Richard Janko is driven by the pursuit of new perspectives on the past, emphasizing the importance of integrating diverse subjects to uncover fresh insights. His excitement for future discoveries at...

Historian and classicist Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (Cambridge) describes how, contrary to what we might naively assume, wealthy ancient Romans lived much closer to their poorer compatriots than their modern counterparts do.

Historian and classicist Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (Cambridge) highlights the dangers of trying to infer details of the past based upon contemporary archaeological research that could well be much more incomplete than we imagine.

Earth's Active Volcanoes explores Earths landforms by examining examples of active volcanoes around the world.

Skeleton found on beach is identified as an elite Roman officer who was killed while rushing in to rescue others during the Mount Vesuvius eruption, almost 2,000 years ago.<br/>

After the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, the town of Herculaneum was buried under approximately 20 metres of ash. It lay hidden and largely intact until discoveries from wells and underground tunnels became gradually more widely...

Join us on a captivating journey to Naples, Italy - a city steeped in history, bursting with vibrant culture, and renowned for its delectable cuisine. In this video, we delve into the many facets that make Naples a must-visit destination.