Ancient pompeii

Looking at these erotic frescoes in a ruined brothel in Pompei made me feel as if I’m looking at a menu in a fast-food chain. I didn’t envisage discovering the erotic side of Pompei on the walking tour that I embarked at the ancient Roman city.

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In 79 CE, volcanic Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried Pompeii, Italy. Hidden from the world beneath pumice and ash, it was all but forgotten for ...

Mad emperors, fierce warriors, brutal entertainment, and lascivious lifestyles. These are the familiar images of ancient Rome, but what was it really like? Rumors abounded regarding Roman emperors and their indulgence in the pleasures of the flesh. Tiberius, for instance, is said to have indulged in secret orgies in his pleasure villa on the island of Capri.

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From forbidden frescoes to famous faces, delve into Ancient Rome with this detailed look at Pompeii's art as uncovered by archeologists.

While Pompeii's destruction was awful and tragic, the lack of warning wasn't the worst part.

Boscotrecase, Pompeii. Third style