Archaeologists Discover 'Sumptuous' Frescoes at Ancient Villa Preserved by Mount Vesuvius' Eruption Fragments of a peahen, a comedic theatrical mask and other intriguing finds are providing new insights into the history of the Villa of Poppaea

Archaeologists Discover 'Sumptuous' Frescoes at Ancient Villa Preserved by Mount Vesuvius' Eruption: Fragments of a peahen, a comedic theatrical mask and other intriguing finds are providing new insights into the… @SmithsonianMag #Archaeology #AncientHistory #MountVesuvius #Frescoes #VillaOfPoppaea