In 79 C.E., Pompeii, some 14 miles southeast of Naples, was a luxurious ... fell by the wayside and the city faded in ...

No trip to see the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii ... of Naples is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon learning more about ancient Roman civilization in southern Italy.

With Naples as your base, you'll also have the opportunity to experience the city's vibrant ... explicit ancient Roman erotica, and mosaics and frescoes from the villas of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Nearly 2,000 years after a volcanic eruption caused hot ash to blanket the city, construction on railway lines revealed a ...