Created more than a century before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E., the wall paintings provide rare insights into ...

An extremely rare cycle of paintings depicting a raucous ritual involving the god of wine has been unearthed in Pompeii, the ...

The House of Thiasus got its name from the “thiasos,” or sacred procession, of Dionysus. The fresco matches the Second Style ...

A large fresco depicting scenes from the life of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, revelry, and theater, was unveiled ...

The new Pompeian frescoes are captivated by their detail and depth, depicting mysterious practices of the cult of Dionysus on ...

After nearly 2,000 years of being covered by volcanic ash, this beautiful fresco gets to see the light of day. It was ...

Archaeologists exploring what Pompeii was like before it was famously destroyed by Mount Vesuvius have made a huge discovery ...

The images portrayed depict vibrant scenes from the retinue of ... suggesting that she is an initiate in the mysteries of Dionysus. These ceremonies, characteristic of the mystery cults of Antiquity, ...

An extremely rare cycle of paintings depicting a raucous ritual involving the god of wine has been unearthed in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, the archaeological site said Wednesday.