The ancient world was far more lively and beautiful than many of us realize. Some discoveries also show how similar we were to people thousands of years ago... from our fondness for snacks to our fondness for bright and eye-catching art. Make sure to watch till the end of the video to find all about Pompeii discoveries ! So let’s dive right in!

Archaeologists have made a stunning discovery in Pompeii: they uncovered a hot food and drinks shop that’s decorated with gorgeous and detailed frescoes. The shop, known as a thermopolium in Latin, served the equivalent of street food to Romans.

Located in the south of modern-day Italy, the site is famous for its lifelike plaster casts depicting the last moments of numerous residents' lives. Researchers made the casts by pouring plaster into cavities left in the ash layer by bodies.