Pompeii
A Picture of What Looks a Lot Like a Pizza Was Found in the Ruins of Pompeii
A 2,000-year-old fresco shows what could be the ancestor of the pizza, Italy’s culture ministry said.
Ancient Vesuvius Victims Were Vaporized, Had Brains Turned to Glass
Scientists have discovered a whole new chapter in the horror story of Mount Vesuvius’ 79 CE eruption, written in ancient charcoal.
Scientists Sequence DNA of Man Who Died In Pompeii Eruption for First Time
The find is remarkable because "DNA is like ice cream—it lasts longer when it is cold," said a study lead.
Canadian Returns Stolen Relics From Pompeii After 15 Years of Bad Luck
The woman says she has battled breast cancer twice and her family has struggled financially since she stole the artifacts.
This Shimmering Black Rock Is a 2,000-Year-Old Exploded Brain
Scientists just discovered that the rock is really the brain of a Roman cult member that was shocked solid by high heat.
Researchers Show How Mount Vesuvius Eruption Vaporized Blood and Exploded Skulls
Hundreds of people in the town of Herculaneum took cover from the eruption in boat-houses. Their bones tell a gruesome story.
Why Are Historians So Afraid of Fucking?
Last month, archaeologists on the Greek island of Ithaca found a couple of dicks etched into a cliff face at the Bay of Vathy. Aside from their age, what made the finding unique was the archeologists' willingness to openly discuss the sexual aspect of...
Bastille's Guide To Touring
A list of crucial accessories, including hot sauce and something called 'Dinocrock vs Supergator.'
Pompeii in the Caribbean
The Montserrat volcano lay dormant for centuries, but finally exploded in 1995, decimating the island. Subsequent eruptions have left two-thirds of the country uninhabitable.