Pompeii

ancient Roman city near modern Naples, Italy

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Emotional plaster casts of Pompeii victims now permanently exhibited
humanities Mar 12, 2026, 6:05 PM
Emotional plaster casts of Pompeii victims now permanently exhibited
  • More than 20 plaster casts of victims from the Mount Vesuvius eruption were introduced in a new exhibition.
  • The exhibition aims to honor the victims and provides insights into their final moments.
  • Visitors can learn about daily life in Pompeii and the catastrophic impact of the eruption.
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Robots breathe new life into Pompeii's shattered frescoes
military conflicts Nov 28, 2025, 11:39 AM
Robots breathe new life into Pompeii's shattered frescoes
  • A robotic system developed under the EU-funded RePAIR project aims to restore ancient Roman frescoes damaged during the Second World War.
  • The project launched in 2021 and is coordinated by Ca' Foscari University, with Pompeii serving as a critical testing ground.
  • Researchers believe this technology will transform restoration practices globally.
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