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24
January
2019

How Accurate is the Pompeii Movie to Reality?

How Accurate is the Pompeii Movie to Reality?

The first 20th-century adaption of one of the most famous historical events, Pompeii brings this natural tragedy back to the […]

14
January
2019

Why you should visit Naples on your next Holiday

Why you should visit Naples on your next Holiday

A city of volcanic drama, art, elegance and food, Naples continues to be overlooked by tourists and we’re here to […]

28
December
2018

What was the Graffiti of Pompeii?

What was the Graffiti of Pompeii?

You’ve heard of the ancient city and its ruins, but have you heard about the array of graffiti that covers […]

28
December
2018

The Bathhouses of Pompeii

The Bathhouses of Pompeii

A common feature of Roman cities and beyond, the earliest example of the Roman bath lies in Pompeii, which dates […]

24
December
2018

What are Pompeii’s Frescoes?

What are Pompeii’s Frescoes?

Using a pigmented water mixture which soaked into wet plaster walls, artists were able to create exquisite frescoes, from erotic […]

6
December
2018

A Newly Discovered Erotic Fresco Unearthed In Pompeii

A Newly Discovered Erotic Fresco Unearthed In Pompeii

In November 2018 archaeologists discovered a new erotic fresco relating to a renown Greek myth that inspired artists for centuries  […]

5
December
2018

How long was Pompeii buried before it was uncovered?

How long was Pompeii buried before it was uncovered?

Destroyed in 79 AD by Mount Vesuvius’s eruption, how long was Pompeii left buried before finally being rediscovered?  Pompeii is […]

4
December
2018

Who were the slaves of Pompeii?

Who were the slaves of Pompeii?

The archaeological site of Pompeii preserves abundant evidence of slavery. With bodies, artwork and even shackles remaining as proof of […]

4
December
2018

What to eat in Southern Italy

What to eat in Southern Italy

Italian food has conquered the cuisine world, with many of its iconic dishes crossing borders and belonging to a range […]

4
December
2018

Who made the plaster casts at Pompeii?

Who made the plaster casts at Pompeii?

You’ve probably seen pictures or have heard of the plaster cast forms of the fallen victims from Mout Vesuvius’s eruption […]

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