In recent years, the discoveries at the Suburban Villa of Civita Giuliana, known as Domus del Sauro Bardato (the House of the Saddled Horse), have captured the world's attention. This luxurious property from the time of Emperor Augustus is located just a few steps from the walls of ancient Pompeii, and 9 km away from... Continue Reading →
Six questions remain open about what happened when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. One of them is, if Pliny ever managed to safe some of the people from the coast. A shipwreck might give answers.
What became of one of the most holy relics of Christ - the veil with the imprint of his face, the Mandylion?
When did the chase for treasure change into archaeological research?
To this day, Naples is characterized by thousands of years old rites and cults of Greek, Roman, and Christian origin mixed with traditions and legends. One particularly bizarre ritual is the cult of the Anime Pezzentelle, which involves venerating the souls in purgatory by tending to skulls. While the region has always had a tradition... Continue Reading →
If you drive along the coast in the north of Naples, you will see it dominated by factories, sunny beaches and crowded streets. In between, however, there are ancient brick walls, you see grottos in the tuff on the beach and the outlines of sunken structures appear in the azure water. Involuntarily, you ask yourself:... Continue Reading →
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