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Ancient Greece
The Stunning Trojan War Mosaic Found in England
Archaeologists in the UK have recently uncovered a stunning mosaic from the Roman era depicting the famous battle between two protagonists of the Trojan War: Achilles and Hector.
The artwork, measuring eleven meters (thirty-six feet) by almost seven meters (22.9...
Archaeology
Roman Villa Associated With Pliny the Elder Discovered in Naples
Researchers in Naples have discovered an ancient Roman villa on the seafront, thought to be the place where Pliny the Elder watched Mount Vesuvius erupt.
Archaeological assistance sought during an urban regeneration project in the vicinity of Punta Sarparella in...
Ancient Greece
Mosaics of Greek Medusa Found in Ancient Roman Villa
Two mosaics depicting the Greek mythological figure Medusa were recently found at an ancient Roman villa by American archaeologists.
In Greek mythology, Medusa is one of the three Gorgons. According to the myth, Medusa has hair made of serpents and...