Archaeologists in Licata, Sicily were recently exploring the remains of the ancient Greek colony Finziade when they came ...
A spectacular necropolis just outside Naples contains stunning tombs that were carved into rock by the ancient Greeks who ...
Archaeologists Uncover Roman Mask Mold Depicting Medusa, Say It Was Used as a Protective Charm The archaeological site of ...
A Roman mosaic in Alter do Chão, Portugal, depicts Alexander the Great's clash with King Porus—one of only three such mosaics ...
The house of Medusa, so called because the Gorgon is depicted on Alexander ... and crustacean tentacles on his head. Alexander had an enormous fascination with the Ocean, the great river that ...
The mold, specifically depicting Medusa, confirms that the house played a role in mask production. Medusa, one of the three Gorgons, was known for her petrifying gaze and serpentine hair. In ancient ...