Ancient city near Naples, buried by Vesuvius in AD 79
A string of Portugal’s Fishermen’s Trail coastal sections is drawing hikers to remote beaches and cliff-top scenery along the Algarve and the Atlantic coast. From Lagos to Sagres, walkers are finding serene coves, rugged paths and local seafood, while towns like Salema and Sagres offer base camps for weekend treks.
National Geographic’s Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston is a docuseries blending scripted drama with archival reporting. Critics praise its human focus and production values but critique Hiddleston’s hosting style and the format’s balance of entertainment with history.
Archaeologists have restored a curved ceiling vault at Pompeii to resemble the original banquet-hall shape, revealing a Dionysus–Ariadne scene. The work, presented at an international workshop, adds to earlier finds including a large private bathhouse and a display of 79 AD eruption casts.