Also from Sousse is the Triumph of Neptune depicting the god of the sea surrounded by ... The Bardo Museum's crown jewel is this mosaic of the Roman poet Virgil writing the eighth verse of ...

How can these discoveries be reconciled with the widespread view that the post-Temple remnant of Jews in the Holy Land was ...

Keep reading to find out more about this uncovered religious mosaic ... Roman army), and a community member named Akeptous.

By Martin ClarkSome people think of mosaic making as a craft but really good mosaicists can introduce perspective, depth of field, movement and ‘life’ into mosaic.Of course, in Cyprus, that’s been ...

The mosaic depicts the four seasons and scenes from Roman mythology, which are associated with Bacchus, the god of wine and fertility. Only three of the original four corner roundels, depicting ...

Pilgrims arriving in Lourdes these days have noticed a team of workers busily covering the gigantic mosaics on the doors and ...

Dionysus, also known by the Roman name Bacchus, is not only a god but an object of frenzied worship. His followers are Bacchae, mortal women who, according to the Greek dramatist Euripides in his ...

Mercury introduces creatures and faces from Roman mythology, as are often portrayed in mosaics. The song also explores some creative aspects of Roman home-life and society, especially sculpture ...

Visitors of all ages will get to train like a gladiator, witness gladiator fighting, make mosaics, take part in ceremonies, march with soldiers, ...