Stunning Roman frescoes have been uncovered by archeologists in Pompeii, the ancient city destroyed by an eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 AD. Experts say the newly discovered ...

The US Capitol building in Washington, DC, is adorned with multiple lavish murals created in the 19th century by Italian artist Constantino Brumidi. These include panels in the Senate first-floor ...

Archaeologists and conservators from the European Centre of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Monuments uncovered frescoes beneath the white walls of the Church of Saint Nicholas in Mesopotamia, Albania.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stunning Roman frescoes have been uncovered by archeologists in Pompeii, the ancient city destroyed by an eruption of the volcano ...

Tucked into the cliffs of northwestern China's Gobi Desert, the Mogao Caves stand as one of humanity's most remarkable spiritual archives. For over a millennium, Buddhist monks carved 492 temple ...

One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time.

Frescoes dating back almost 2,000 years to the time of the Roman emperor Hadrian will now be on display to the public when they visit Rome’s ancient Baths of Caracalla. “For the first time, visitors ...

Ancient Romans were enjoying more than just the food during their feasts, a new discovery at the archaeological site of Pompeii has shown. Archaeologists working at the world-famous site have ...

Right now, in the center of Manhattan, anyone can enter a veritable portal to the ancient world. Thirty-five frescoes transported from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples have arrived at New ...

Earlier this month, archaeologists from Pompeii's Archaeological Park revealed they had found an ancient blue shrine dating back approximately 2,000 years. (all photos courtesy Italy Ministry of ...

The frescoes were too loud in color, critics said. Too modern. Too thin and flat. The frescoes, the club members complained, were "out of harmony" and ruining their enjoyment of their garden — and so, ...