New excavations have been ongoing at Pompeii for a few years, largely related to conservation work and other attempts to protect the UNESCO world heritage site from both looters and the environment, but 2018 has produced dozens of visually striking artifacts and skeletons that suggest 2018 was the 'Year of Pompeii.' Skeletons of both humans and horses reveal the toll of the volcano on all the creatures living at Pompeii. May-June 2018 - The meme-worthy skeleton of an adult man was found, missing a head, with a giant block in its place. May and December 2018 - Remains of several horses were found in a stable in the northern part of Pompeii, excavated because of recent threats by looters. October 2018 - An elaborately painted lararium (household shrine) was found belonging to a house that had been partially excavated in the early 20th century.

Source: Forbes December 27, 2018 19:41 UTC