Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius
The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius on August 24, 79 A.D. caused Herculaneum and Pompeii to be covered with ash, thereby preserving a sample of daily life for archaeologists to uncover.
A Day in Pompeii
An exhibit of artifacts from Pompeii called A Day in Pompeii that is spending two years traveling to 4 U.S. cities, includes more than 250 artifacts, including wall-sized frescoes, gold coins, jewelry, grave goods, marble and bronze statuary.
An exhibit of artifacts from Pompeii called A Day in Pompeii that is spending two years traveling to 4 U.S. cities, includes more than 250 artifacts, including wall-sized frescoes, gold coins, jewelry, grave goods, marble and bronze statuary.
House of the Stags
The House of the Stags (or Deer) is one of the famous houses in Herculaneum that is known for its statues.
The House of the Stags (or Deer) is one of the famous houses in Herculaneum that is known for its statues.
Opus Craticium
Opus Craticium is a low-cost, Roman wall construction method.
Opus Craticium is a low-cost, Roman wall construction method.
Pompeii - Pliny the Elder at Pompeii
Pliny the Younger recalls the events of his uncle and adoptive father Pliny the Elder at Pompeii when Mt. Vesuvius erupted.
Pliny the Younger recalls the events of his uncle and adoptive father Pliny the Elder at Pompeii when Mt. Vesuvius erupted.
Mount Vesuvius
Mt. Vesuvius is a volcano in Campania, near Naples, Italy, whose eruption in A.D. 79 destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Mt. Vesuvius is a volcano in Campania, near Naples, Italy, whose eruption in A.D. 79 destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Karl Weber
Swiss engineer and architect Karl Weber produced remarkably detailed drawings of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneam during the late 18th century.
Swiss engineer and architect Karl Weber produced remarkably detailed drawings of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneam during the late 18th century.
Brothel Pictures From Pompeii
Photos taken in Pompeii of the frescoes decorating the walls in front of the brothel (lupanar) and the individual rooms.
Photos taken in Pompeii of the frescoes decorating the walls in front of the brothel (lupanar) and the individual rooms.
"Pompeii," by Robert Harris - Review
Pompeii, by Robert Harris, is a retelling of the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius from the perspective of an ancient aqueduct engineer.
Pompeii, by Robert Harris, is a retelling of the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius from the perspective of an ancient aqueduct engineer.
Secret Room - Erotic Images from Pompeii and Herculaneum
Sexually explicit art excavated from under sites at Pompeii and Herculaneum which wound up in the Archaeological Museum at Naples' secret room.
Sexually explicit art excavated from under sites at Pompeii and Herculaneum which wound up in the Archaeological Museum at Naples' secret room.
Fresco
The artistic painting technique of making frescoes on ancient Roman walls.
The artistic painting technique of making frescoes on ancient Roman walls.
Brothel Images
Frescoes preserved by the ash from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79 appear to depict the activities of a brothel.
Frescoes preserved by the ash from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79 appear to depict the activities of a brothel.
An Introduction to Wall Inscriptions from Pompeii and Herculaneum
An Introduction to Wall Inscriptions from Pompeii and Herculaneum, by Rex Wallace, tells you how to read the ancient graffiti from Pompeii.
An Introduction to Wall Inscriptions from Pompeii and Herculaneum, by Rex Wallace, tells you how to read the ancient graffiti from Pompeii.
Eye Witness to the Eruption of A.D. 79!
Pliny the Elder saw the eruption from a distance, then sailed close to try to help with the rescue, but he died. His nephew, the younger Pliny, watched from a distance and wrote letters to Tacitus about what he saw.
Pliny the Elder saw the eruption from a distance, then sailed close to try to help with the rescue, but he died. His nephew, the younger Pliny, watched from a distance and wrote letters to Tacitus about what he saw.
Naples Secret Room Erotic Art
When Mt. Vesuvius erupted on August 24, 79 A.D., it preserved for posterity clear evidence of daily life. The Naples Archaeological Museum features many such artifacts, including those kept in a so-called secret room. For two hundred years, access was denied the public, but now visitors can look at and even photograph the erotic artwork, as did James Martin.
When Mt. Vesuvius erupted on August 24, 79 A.D., it preserved for posterity clear evidence of daily life. The Naples Archaeological Museum features many such artifacts, including those kept in a so-called secret room. For two hundred years, access was denied the public, but now visitors can look at and even photograph the erotic artwork, as did James Martin.
Forum at Pompeii
A virtual tour; clickable images.
A virtual tour; clickable images.
Pompeii Pictures
Photographs of Pompeii from the Europe for Visitors Guide.
Photographs of Pompeii from the Europe for Visitors Guide.
History of Plumbing
Explains the relationship between plumbing, Mount Vesuvius, and the buried cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Explains the relationship between plumbing, Mount Vesuvius, and the buried cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Pompeian Yard Art
A Suite 101 site on the gardens of Pompeii and Herculaneum focusing on the statuary and art.
A Suite 101 site on the gardens of Pompeii and Herculaneum focusing on the statuary and art.
Pompeii
Large, beautiful photographs with annotations.
Large, beautiful photographs with annotations.
Unguided Tour of Pompeii
By Richard Frankel. Click on map to see remains after a century and a half of looting. Includes photos of the House of the dead dog, Temple of Augustan Fortune, Palæstra, and skull storage.
By Richard Frankel. Click on map to see remains after a century and a half of looting. Includes photos of the House of the dead dog, Temple of Augustan Fortune, Palæstra, and skull storage.
Volcanoes of the World
See a map of Vesuvius, a list of volcanos erupting now, photos of the moon's and other planets' volcanos, and volcano movie clips. With glossary.
See a map of Vesuvius, a list of volcanos erupting now, photos of the moon's and other planets' volcanos, and volcano movie clips. With glossary.
What Did the Eruption Look Like?
Spectacular animation of the plinian (named after the Roman soldier who died trying to rescue people at Pompeii) stage of a volcano. From Harcourt Brace (textbooks).
Spectacular animation of the plinian (named after the Roman soldier who died trying to rescue people at Pompeii) stage of a volcano. From Harcourt Brace (textbooks).
Vesuvius, Italy
Photos of Vesuvius and map of the area. Details about the volcano, including eruptions before A.D. 79.
Photos of Vesuvius and map of the area. Details about the volcano, including eruptions before A.D. 79.
Volcanic Phenomena at Pompeii
A brief chronology of the A.D. 79 eruption of Vesuvius.
A brief chronology of the A.D. 79 eruption of Vesuvius.
Ancient Reconstruction of the Pompeii Forum
Reconstruction ideas on Pompeii focusing on the fact that before the 79 A.D. eruption of Mt. Vesuvias, there had been an earlier one, in 62, after which the city of Pompeii had either been substantially rebuilt or left in disrepair.
Reconstruction ideas on Pompeii focusing on the fact that before the 79 A.D. eruption of Mt. Vesuvias, there had been an earlier one, in 62, after which the city of Pompeii had either been substantially rebuilt or left in disrepair.
Pompeii Forum Project
A "clickable" floorplan of the forum at Pompeii brings up more detailed floorplans, zeroing-in on particulars of the forum. Keep clicking, keep zooming-in.
A "clickable" floorplan of the forum at Pompeii brings up more detailed floorplans, zeroing-in on particulars of the forum. Keep clicking, keep zooming-in.