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1929: Ancient wall paintings found during the excavation of Pompeii, photographed in 1929.
Aug 23

X-Rays Help Archaeologists Reconstruct Faded Ancient Frescoes

Archaeologists working in the world famous Roman era cities of Herculaneum have successfully used a newly developed, high resolution X-ray to reveal a previously unnoticed fresco portrait.
By Alanna Martinez
An archaeologist works on a mosaic on July 31, 2017, on the archaeological antiquity site of Sainte-Colombe, near Vienne, eastern France.
Aug 3

Experts Are Calling This Newly Discovered Roman Town in France a ‘Little Pompeii’

The finds are so pristine that experts are comparing them to the famous city of Pompeii, which was preserved beneath layers of volcanic ash like a time capsule.
By Alanna Martinez
Gentileschi's Danaë and other art from the Getty's collections.
Jun 29

Getty to Reorganize Its Collections Under New ‘Trending’ Theme: Time

There's a trend brewing in the museum world in exhibition design, and curators at the Getty Villa are hopping on.
By Alanna Martinez
Malcolm McDowell as Caligula in the 1979 film.
Apr 6

Search Launched for Roman Emperor Caligula’s 2,000-Year-Old Sex Party Boat

By Alanna Martinez
Mayor of London Boris Johnson (L) watches during the unveiling of a replica of Palmyra's Arch of Triumph in Trafalgar Square, central London, on April 19, 2016. The original arch was destroyed by the Islamic State (IS) and the replica has been crafted using the latest 3D printing and carving technologies by the Institute for Digital Archaeology.
Sep 15

ISIS-Destroyed Syrian Landmark To Be Resurrected in City Hall Park

By Alanna Martinez
Chinese activist and artist Ai Weiwei is pictured before a press conference in Athens on January 1, 2016. Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei paid on December 28, 2015 a holiday visit to refugees and migrants flocking to the Greek island of Lesbos, tweeting out photos and videos in appeals for their plight. / AFP / ANGELOS TZORTZINIS (Photo credit should read ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP/Getty Images)
Feb 3

Lesbos Gives Refugee Lifejackets to Ai Weiwei, Roman Fresco Found in London—and More

By Alanna Martinez
An image of Joe Paterno by Michael Pilato.
Jan 7

Tarnished Icon: Does Joe Paterno Deserve His Halo Back?

By Ryan Steadman
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