A gigantic frieze has just been discovered in Pompeii. Richly coloured, it depicts a wealth of information about the mysterious rituals surrounding the god Bacchus.

The last day of Mardi Gras is here. Parades line the streets of New Orleans as people celebrate Fat Tuesday before Ash ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a massive frieze depicting followers of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine.

Created more than a century before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E., the wall paintings provide rare insights into secret rituals conducted in the Roman city ...

Olive Carleton Smyth's extremely rare painting Bacchanale has been acquired by The National Galleries of Scotland as they ...

There's four Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans today. Here's how, when to watch them live on the NOLA.com Parade Cam ...

Shaquille O'Neal, Katy Perry and Harry Connick Jr. are just some of the stars who've tossed beads and had a blast over the ...

The National Galleries of Scotland has been acquiring more works by female artists for Scotland’s national collection to reflect the ...

This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of the most notable movements in design: Art Deco. Originating in 1920s ...

An almost life-size frieze, or a 'megalography', has emerged which runs around three sides of the room. The cycle of ...