Places and Things

One of the oldest frescoes in Pompeii has undergone a dramatic restoration The house is an example of an ancient dwelling of the late Samnite period (2nd century BC). The fresco had faded with time, and its vividness was restored to reveal a hunting scene. It features wild animals alongside Egyptianised landscapes of the Nile Delta depicted on the side walls. Continue Reading . . . https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/fresco-casa-ceii-pompeii-restored

A 'Lamborghini' Of Chariots Is Discovered At Pompeii. Archaeologists Are Wowed Calling it an "exceptional discovery," researchers at Pompeii have announced the uncovering of an intact ceremonial chariot from a villa near the famous archaeological site. Continue Reading . . . https://www.npr.org/2021/02/27/972118983/a-lamborghini-of-chariots-is-discovered-at-pompeii-archaeologists-are-wowed