Hundreds of ancient inscriptions depicting daily life in Pompeii are being uncovered thanks to modern technology. These graffiti, found on walls connecting two theaters, were made by residents before Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago, offering new insights into the past.

<img alt="Walls made of old brick and stone are shown along either side of an outdoor corridor" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/cc692fd0-bcc3-438a-8737-d06b14b7d4d4,1777791463223/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C620%2C6016%2C3384%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Walls of brick and stone line both sides of an outdoor corridor in the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy, in April 2026. An international research team, including Marie-Adeline Le Guennec of the Université du Québec à Mo...