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Roman marine-life mosaic, Pompeii, c. 100 BC. The scene is a compact catalogue of over 20 Mediterranean creatures, rather than a seascape. A central octopus-versus-lobster motif, a large bass and a rock with a kingfisher are placed among other sea animals against a dark background…

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Roman marine-life mosaic, Pompeii, c. 100 BC. The scene is a compact catalogue of over 20 Mediterranean creatures, rather than a seascape. A central octopus-versus-lobster motif, a large bass and a rock with a kingfisher are placed among other sea animals against a dark background…

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Roman marine-life mosaic, Pompeii, c. 100 BC. The scene is a compact catalogue of over 20 Mediterranean creatures, rather than a seascape. A central octopus-versus-lobster motif, a large bass and a rock with a kingfisher are placed among other sea animals against a dark background…

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Roman marine-life mosaic, Pompeii, c. 100 BC. The scene is a compact catalogue of over 20 Mediterranean creatures, rather than a seascape. A central octopus-versus-lobster motif, a large bass and a rock with a kingfisher are placed among other sea animals against a dark background…

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Venus against the background of the amphitheater in Pompeii. The sculpture is located in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and dates back to the 1st century CE.

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Venus against the background of the amphitheater in Pompeii. The sculpture is located in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and dates back to the 1st century CE.

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Harpy, Pompeii, c. 50 AD. Mosaic emblem in opus vermiculatum from polychrome tesserae. A harpy, a woman with bird's feet and wings, depicted on a black background holds a water jug in her hand and a tray with an offering on her head. A dove and a cupid complete the scene.

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Harpy, Pompeii, c. 50 AD. Mosaic emblem in opus vermiculatum from polychrome tesserae. A harpy, a woman with bird's feet and wings, depicted on a black background holds a water jug in her hand and a tray with an offering on her head. A dove and a cupid complete the scene.

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Roman mosaic depicting Ambrosia and Lycurgus. Lycurgus is depicted in the act of killing Ambrosia with an axe as she is being transformed into a grape vine. Object dated back to II century CE.

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Roman mosaic depicting Ambrosia and Lycurgus. Lycurgus is depicted in the act of killing Ambrosia with an axe as she is being transformed into a grape vine. Object dated back to II century CE.

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Consultation with a Witch, mosaic emblema pavimentale in opus vermiculatum, Villa of Cicero, Pompeii, Late 2nd early 1st c. BC. It depicts a theatrical scene from the New Comedy involving three masked actors representing a sorceress and two female clients, seated around a small table…

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Consultation with a Witch, mosaic emblema pavimentale in opus vermiculatum, Villa of Cicero, Pompeii, Late 2nd early 1st c. BC. It depicts a theatrical scene from the New Comedy involving three masked actors representing a sorceress and two female clients, seated around a small table…

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Popular motif from Greek and Roman mythology - the depiction of lovers, Mars and Venus on a Roman fresco. The object dates back to the 1st century CE and discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

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Popular motif from Greek and Roman mythology - the depiction of lovers, Mars and Venus on a Roman fresco. The object dates back to the 1st century CE and discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

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Treasury chamber portal and round window, Petra, Nabatean Kingdom, 1st c. AD. Jordan. The two side portals are richly decorated. The pilasters end in floral capitals as those of the upper order of the building. Large volutes carry a wide cornice with winged creatures at the corners.

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Treasury chamber portal and round window, Petra, Nabatean Kingdom, 1st c. AD. Jordan. The two side portals are richly decorated. The pilasters end in floral capitals as those of the upper order of the building. Large volutes carry a wide cornice with winged creatures at the corners.

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Roman mosaic showing Neptune and Amphitrite - the wife of the god of seas, lakes and rivers. The object was found in Herculaneum and dates back to the 1st century CE.

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Roman mosaic showing Neptune and Amphitrite - the wife of the god of seas, lakes and rivers. The object was found in Herculaneum and dates back to the 1st century CE.

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Detail of the tympanum player , to show the level of intricacy and detail, particularly on the robe knotted around the waist. This emblema pavimentale in opus vermiculatum is considered a masterpiece of Roman art…

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Detail of the tympanum player , to show the level of intricacy and detail, particularly on the robe knotted around the waist. This emblema pavimentale in opus vermiculatum is considered a masterpiece of Roman art…

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A 35-meter-long wreck of a Roman ship. As it turns out, it was a transport unit that carried 6,000 amphoras. The property was discovered in 2019 off the coast of the Greek island of Kefalonia. This is one of the largest Roman shipwrecks found in the Mediterranean Sea.

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A 35-meter-long wreck of a Roman ship. As it turns out, it was a transport unit that carried 6,000 amphoras. The property was discovered in 2019 off the coast of the Greek island of Kefalonia. This is one of the largest Roman shipwrecks found in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Actors preparing for a satyr play, mosaic emblem in opus vermiculatum, House of the Tragic Poet, Pompeii, 2nd c. BC. The scene depicts a moment preceding the theatrical event: actors stand around the “choregos” , an elderly man sitting by some masks…

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Actors preparing for a satyr play, mosaic emblem in opus vermiculatum, House of the Tragic Poet, Pompeii, 2nd c. BC. The scene depicts a moment preceding the theatrical event: actors stand around the “choregos” , an elderly man sitting by some masks…

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In 1954 the Australian government presented QEII with a striking opal jewelry set, named after the Andamooka mining region near Adelaide. The set, comprising a necklace and earrings, features an impressive 203-carat opal centerpiece, one of the largest and most unique opals known

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In 1954 the Australian government presented QEII with a striking opal jewelry set, named after the Andamooka mining region near Adelaide. The set, comprising a necklace and earrings, features an impressive 203-carat opal centerpiece, one of the largest and most unique opals known

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The Criel Mound in West Virginia, built in 250–150 BC. Inside the mound, there was 2 skeletons near the top, and 11 at the base, which consisted of a large skeleton at the center surrounded by 10 others arranged in a spoke-like pattern with their feet pointing toward the central skeleton

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The Criel Mound in West Virginia, built in 250–150 BC. Inside the mound, there was 2 skeletons near the top, and 11 at the base, which consisted of a large skeleton at the center surrounded by 10 others arranged in a spoke-like pattern with their feet pointing toward the central skeleton

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In one of the rooms of a luxurious Roman villa in Noheda a beautiful composition was found showing mythological scenes from Greek and Roman culture. The mosaic is really impressive as it has over 230 m2.

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In one of the rooms of a luxurious Roman villa in Noheda a beautiful composition was found showing mythological scenes from Greek and Roman culture. The mosaic is really impressive as it has over 230 m2.

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In one of the rooms of a luxurious Roman villa in Noheda a beautiful composition was found showing mythological scenes from Greek and Roman culture. The mosaic is really impressive as it has over 230 m2.

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In one of the rooms of a luxurious Roman villa in Noheda a beautiful composition was found showing mythological scenes from Greek and Roman culture. The mosaic is really impressive as it has over 230 m2.

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Roman mosaic showing aquatic life. Object located in Pompeii. Object dated back to 2nd century BCE. Located currently in Naples, National Archaeological Museum.

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Roman mosaic showing aquatic life. Object located in Pompeii. Object dated back to 2nd century BCE. Located currently in Naples, National Archaeological Museum.

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The Astragaloi Players, paint on marble, Herculaneum, 1st c. BC-1st AD. The unexpectedly dark scene depicts five mythological women: Leto, Niobe and Phoebe in the background, with Niobe's daughters, Aglaia and Ilaria, playing the game of knucklebones... just before they are killed...

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The Astragaloi Players, paint on marble, Herculaneum, 1st c. BC-1st AD. The unexpectedly dark scene depicts five mythological women: Leto, Niobe and Phoebe in the background, with Niobe's daughters, Aglaia and Ilaria, playing the game of knucklebones... just before they are killed...

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The “deadly” treasure beneath the deep sea comes back to life after 3 centuries. Today, over 280 years later, this ill-fated ship’s story is being resurrected through the meticulous work of archaeologists

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The “deadly” treasure beneath the deep sea comes back to life after 3 centuries. Today, over 280 years later, this ill-fated ship’s story is being resurrected through the meticulous work of archaeologists

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The Ingá Stone, in Brazil, is a large rock famous for its mysterious petroglyphs, carved into its surface. The carvings cover an area of 46 m long and 3.8 m high, featuring representations of animals, fruits, and astronomical features like the constellation Orion and the Milky Way

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The Ingá Stone, in Brazil, is a large rock famous for its mysterious petroglyphs, carved into its surface. The carvings cover an area of 46 m long and 3.8 m high, featuring representations of animals, fruits, and astronomical features like the constellation Orion and the Milky Way

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