Police in Italy have reportedly seized eight helicopters following “dangerous” tourist flights over the preserved Roman city ...

The destruction of Pompeii and the nearby coastal town of Herculaneum is undoubtedly history ... and about 2 million tourists visit the ruins each year. Although monitoring devices are in ...

A visit to Pompeii is like stepping into a time capsule, where the past comes alive before your very eyes. Less well known than Pompeii, Herculaneum is in a better state of preservation thanks to ...

I’d suggest mapping out a route in advance. If you aren’t committed to Pompeii, you could visit Herculaneum instead, which is smaller, has more shade, and is well-preserved, you just won’t ...

found perfectly preserved in the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. For a time this artwork could only be accessed with a special permit for men with 'proven morality'. Now open to the public ...

It is the loot of raiders who for decades have targeted sites from classical antiquity in southern Italy, such as Pompeii and Herculaneum. Some even used underwater metal detectors, GPS ...

Dr Richard Miles follows in the footsteps of the 18th century archaeologists who discovered Herculaneum... To visit the incredible sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum as a tourist is incredible ...

Helicopter tours over Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius are offered by several companies in Italy, including Hoverfly and Helitaly. According to investigators, helicopters – one linked to a ...