The discovery's announcement follow the site’s partial opening to the public for the first time. Archaeologists have ...

A worker takes part in the restoration of the 1st century BC luxurious residence of Poppaea Sabina (30-65 CED), a Roman empress and the second wife of the Emperor Nero, in Pompei on Febuary 12, 2026.

Most people know Nero as the Mad Emperor of Rome—but he was so much more unhinged than most people even realize. From his numerous chaotic weddings (in one of which he was the bride) to his ruthless ...