I’m sorry for the people of Pompeii but damn, I’m glad they died in volcanic ash!

Archaeologists described the room as spectacular and surrounded by elegant black walls and decor…

"The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls," park director Gabriel Zuchtriegel said in the news release. "People would meet to dine after sunset. The flickering light of the lamps had the effect of making the images appear to move, especially after a few glasses of good Campanian wine."

From McPaper.