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Shell-shocked tourists rub their eyes at bizarre invasion across Pompeii’s ancient streets

Holidaymakers stepping into Italy’s most famous archaeological site this summer will rub their eyes in disbelief. Behind the ancient stone […]

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16 Ancient Graffiti Facts That Feel Weirdly Modern

A quick, funny look at ancient graffiti, from scratched complaints and boasts to everyday doodles that make the past feel suspiciously familiar.

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P - Pompeii. The Race

Pompeii. The Race (Pompei. La Corsa) is a watercolor painting signed Scognamiglio, inspired by ancient Roman wall paintings in the Pompeian style. Scognamiglio is a common surname in Naples, so the ar

hyperallergic.com·há 5 meses

How Much Did It Cost to Paint a Pompeii Room Egyptian Blue?

The price of covering a room in the prized pigment was equal to between 50% and 90% of a Roman legionary's annual salary, a new study estimates.