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Fresco of Well-Endowed God Unveiled in Pompeii 

Avatar photo by Elaine Velie January 16, 2023January 13, 2023

The grotesquely large phallus belongs to the fertility god Priapus, a tragic figure in Roman mythology.

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Archaeologists Excavate Fully Furnished House at Pompeii

by Sarah Rose Sharp August 30, 2022August 30, 2022

A collection of household items found in chests and cabinets provides new insights into the lives of middle-class Pompeians, according to the researchers.

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Pompeii Heats Up With a New Exhibition of Erotic Art

Avatar photo by Elaine Velie April 24, 2022April 25, 2022

The show encompasses 70 works from the archeological site’s vast troves, including the famous “Leda and the Swan” fresco recovered in 2018.

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Meet Spot, the (Robot) Underdog of Pompeii

by Sarah Rose Sharp April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

Robo-hounds are being deployed to inspect the ancient city for structural threats to its preservation.

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Antiquities Expert Calls on Getty Museum to Repatriate Ancient Artwork

by Cassie Packard March 22, 2022March 22, 2022

A researcher is calling on the LA museum to return the fresco fragment, claiming it was linked to Robert E. Hecht Jr., who was accused of trafficking in looted art.

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Pompeii’s Long-buried Frescoes Come Back to Life

by Sarah Rose Sharp February 1, 2022March 23, 2022

Pompeii in Color at New York University presents a scintillating close read on the fresco art of the lost city’s villas.

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The Tender, Loving Side of the Romans

Avatar photo by Stephanie McCarter May 10, 2021May 10, 2021

Hérica Valladares explores the softer side of an ancient people famed for brutality.

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Archaeologists Find Ornate Chariot Preserved in Ash From Mount Vesuvius

by Sarah Rose Sharp March 8, 2021March 8, 2021

The unique chariot includes elaborate scenes on rear medallions that refer to Eros, leading researchers to theorize that it could have been a chariot used for marriage rituals or processionals.

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Ancient Pompeii Had a Recycling Program

by Sarah Rose Sharp May 8, 2020May 8, 2020

Researchers recently discovered systems of sorting rubbish, like mortar and plaster, for reuse.

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A “Sorcerer’s Treasure Trove” Uncovered in Pompeii

by Hakim Bishara August 14, 2019

The wooden box full of amulets, trinkets, and gems is believed to have belonged to a Roman sorceress, according to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii.

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Archaeologists Discovered an Ancient “Fast Food” Counter in Pompeii

by Hakim Bishara April 8, 2019

The 2,000-year-old snack bar is emblazoned with an enchanting and well-preserved logo.

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Digitally Mapping Cultural Heritage Sites in Italy, Brazil, and Turkey

by Sarah Rose Sharp February 13, 2019February 14, 2019

The Getty Foundation has awarded $1 million in grants to support virtual preservation of cultural locations worldwide.

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