Laura De Luca, Autore presso See Pompeii

The jewels found in Herculaneum

27 June 2023

It was October 24, 79 A.D. when suddenly Mount Vesuvius began erupting ash and lapilli, burying the roofs of houses in Pompeii, Stabia and Oplonti. Herculaneum located on the slopes of the volcano, on the other hand, was not initially hit by lapilli. But destroyed, only later, by a powerful pyroclastic flow that killed all […]

At the Great Theater in Pompeii, Biagio Antonacci, Fiorella Mannoia and Massimo Ranieri in concert

25 June 2023

Pompeii’s summer festival has officially opened, many events organized by the Municipality of Pompeii, in collaboration with the Archaeological Park of the Ruins, for this long summer 2023. Events that will be held both in the city, with the upcoming launch of the third edition of the Pompeii Street Festival. And also in the spectacular […]

The role of women in ancient Pompeii

17 June 2023

In ancient Pompeian society, as in all societies of the time, men had a central role not only within the family but also in the workplace. They had decision-making power over everything related to family and work; they could run for office and play influential roles. But not only were they, also, owners of large […]

Life in Pompeii, a city buried by time

8 June 2023

Buried for more than 1,700 years under a blanket of ash and lapilli only to be brought to light causally in 1748 during excavations, this is Pompeii the story of the city buried by time. Pompeii was a wealthy and flourishing Roman city located south of Naples, populated before the eruption of Vesuvius by more […]

The History of Herculaneum Excavations

1 June 2023

The Herculaneum excavations, along with Pompeii, represent the hardest evidence of the terrible eruption of Vesuvius that struck the Vesuvian countries in 79 AD. An eruption so devastating that it buried houses, temples, stores, streets and even the inhabitants themselves for centuries. Only after 1,700 years were the Herculaneum excavations brought back to light. Here […]

Visiting the construction sites of the Herculaneum excavations

20 May 2023

Every Friday from May 12 to June 16, the Herculaneum Archaeological Park opens its restoration sites to visitors. An initiative that of the “Close Up Sites” started in 2018 and appreciated by the many visitors who visit the archaeological excavations. One more opportunity for all archaeology lovers to enjoy up close the remains left by […]

What to do in Pompeii? All the upcoming events

17 May 2023

Pompeii, is not only a city of art and culture, home to the largest UNESCO heritage site in Italy. But it is also a city of events and entertainment. Every year, the Municipality of Pompeii organizes numerous events, including fairs, markets, festivals and concerts that cheer not only the residents but also the many tourists […]

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