Pompeii is easily the most recognizable Ancient Roman city. Perfectly preserved after the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, the city is now a popular tourist hub. While the city's streets, preserved restaurants, and bathhouses all compel travelers, many people are drawn to this site because of its many remarkably preserved frescoes . While many are housed in the Naples Museum today, some have remained in situ at Pompeii.

In 2025, archaeologists unveiled a new fresco, and it's one that tourists can actually see! Depicting dancing maenads and satyrs, this stunning piece of ancient artwork sheds light on a mysterious part of ancient life, the Bacchanalia. What was this mysterious women-only festival? Why did this Roman house feature scenes of it on its dining room walls?

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