In her right hand, the female figure holds laurel leaves, which Roman priestesses and priests once used to purify spaces.

The figures appear to represent a married couple. Experts think the woman, who is holding laurel leaves, may have been a ...

Archaeologists have uncovered two nearly life-sized sculptures of a man and a woman in a tomb near one of Pompeii's main ...

Two very rare, almost-life-sized statues have been discovered during the excavation of a massive tomb in Pompeii.

Alongside the egg hunt, plenty of activities will keep little ones entertained, including arts and crafts, face painting, egg ...

agriculture and motherly relationships – the Pompeii archaeological park said in a statement announcing the discovery. The “lunula,” or crescent moon pendant, was worn by priestesses to ward ...

From outdoor adventures and Easter festivals to woodland trails and even a beach clean with a twist, there are plenty of egg-citing events taking place across ...

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Looking for fun ways to keep the kids entertained over the Easter holidays? Well here are 25 things happening across Ireland that are sure to be fun for the ...

Two life-sized statues have been unearthed in Pompeii, including a bejewelled priestess of the ancient goddess Ceres.