Painted Tombs and Ancient Athletics: Beyond the Temples at Paestum
When I visited Paestum last summer, I expected to be dazzled by its famous Greek temples—and I definitely was. But ...
Greek Temples Better Than Athens: The Architectural Wonder of Paestum
When I first set foot in Paestum, I honestly had to blink a few times. Just a few hours south ...
Ancient Luxury: The Villa of the Papyri and its Buried Library
Hidden beneath the volcanic ash of Mount Vesuvius sits one of history’s most remarkable treasures—the Villa of the Papyri. I ...
Preserved Wood and Intact Mosaics: Why Herculaneum Amazes Archaeologists
Most people visiting Naples head straight for Pompeii, but I found myself drawn to Herculaneum, a smaller, less crowded Roman ...
Beyond the Forum: Lesser-Known Houses and Villas of Pompeii
Most people head straight for Pompeii’s grand Forum or the infamous brothels, but honestly, there’s so much more to see ...