A market miles away from Vesuvius may have saved the lives of many who would have otherwise been in the volcano’s path of ...

Two of the area's most iconic locales – Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii – can be found roughly 15 miles away from central Naples. Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano left on Europe's mainland, while ...

Embark on a captivating journey where history and archaeology come to life through Mount Vesuvius and the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Based in Naples, you will be accompanied by volcanologist ...

As ash and lava spewed out of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., everything stopped for people in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. The devastating volcanic eruption was visible to the occupants of nearby ...

Uncover the charm of Naples, Italy, with top travel tips, must-see attractions, and essential dining and accommodation recommendations.

Recently discovered geological and archaeological evidence is shedding light on a catastrophic eruption at Mt. Vesuvius during the Bronze Age that wrought broader destruction to surrounding areas than ...

Italian firefighters and the army on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists. The national fire service said it ...

Pierre-Jacques Volaire's "Eruption of Mount Vesuvius on the Ponte della Maddalena" is among the works on display in the Meadows Museum's “The Legacy of Vesuvius: Bourbon Discoveries on the Bay of ...

When Italy’s Mount Vesuvius begins to rumble again, nearby Naples may be in danger, a new study shows. In 4,000-year-old ash beds buried under the city, researchers have uncovered the first geologic ...

MILAN – Firefighters are battling wildfires throughout southern Italy, including along the slopes of the volcano Mount Vesuvius near Naples. Wildfires have been raging for days, and Italy's civil ...

The Vesuvius national park authority in Naples, Italy, has announced it will be closing access to the live volcano on Saturday, ahead of Napoli’s potential title-winning game on Sunday. Should Lazio ...