Lost Villa Of First Roman Emperor Augustus Found At Somma Vesuviana In Southern Italy A nearly 2,000-year-old building has been discovered in Southern Italy at a site with ancient Roman ruins buried in volcanic ash. The research team posits it may have been a villa owned by Roman Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD). Augustus was … Read more
Archaeologists discover bedroom ‘used by slaves’ in ancient Rome’s Pompeii Pompeii archaeologists said Saturday they have unearthed the remains of a “slave room” in an exceptionally rare find at a Roman villa destroyed by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption nearly 2,000 years ago. The little room with three beds, a ceramic pot and a wooden chest was … Read more
Uncovering the Sunken Ruins of a Luxurious Roman Villa: New Discoveries at the Underwater Archaeological Park of Baiae The sunken remains of an ancient Roman villa have been uncovered by a recent survey off the coast of Italy. Once known for its luxurious beauty, this area was a holiday spot for the rich and famous … Read more
Pornographic Pompeii wall paintings reveal the raunchy services offered in ancient Roman brothels 2,000 years ago RAUNCHY services offered in Roman brothels more than 2,000 years ago have been revealed through wall paintings in Pompeii. The ‘Lupanar of Pompeii’ features a number of old wall paintings which show explicit scenes. The famous brothel, which once … Read more