The excavations taking place in the Roman city, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius, reflect the beauty and sophistication of ...

Alexander's royal tunic was dyed "Tyrian purple," a colour reserved for royalty in many ancient cultures. This colour emphasised his rank and imperial dominance. Purple was a rare luxury, symbolising ...

The 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius and its impact on Pompeii has been heavily studied by historians and archaeologists over ...