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Pompeii, an introduction
Pompeii, once called the "City of the Dead," gives a marvelous sense of day-to-day Roman life.

The rediscovery of Pompeii and the other cities of Vesuvius
The rediscovery of ancient Pompeii and Herculaneum and the beginnings of archaeology.

Dionysiac frieze, Villa of Mysteries, Pompeii
Standing outside of the state religion, mystery cults are an intriguing puzzle. Does art hold the answer?

Pompeii: House of the Vettii
Buried by a volcanic eruption two thousand years ago, this Roman house was the epitome of wealth and style.