Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life-sized frescoes that offer fresh insight into religious practices in the ancient city before it was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, the site said on Wednesday.

A major new fresco has been unearthed in Pompeii depicting the procession of the god of wine Dionysus, with hunters, dancers and beautifully dressed women, site authorities announced Tuesday. The near life-size fresco,

A 'new' Villa of the Mysteries has emerged from the excavations at the Pompeii archaeological site, officials said on Wednesday. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries.

A remastered and remixed 'Pink Floyd at Pompeii' film will revisit Imax and other screens this spring, accompanied by a stand-alone live album.

The restored version of the film, featuring a Dolby Atmos mix of the soundtrack, will hit theaters and IMAX on April 24; the soundtrack will be out May 2.