A mural commissioned in 1503 for the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence has been the subject of controversy and debate for more than ...
He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...
The ancient artwork was uncovered during excavations at Pompeii in the 19th century. Now, researchers are conducting a long, ...
Archeologists Discover 'The Most Important Mosaic of the Roman Age,' Analysis Reveals Ancient Secrets The Alexander Mosaic ...
Study reveals origins of materials in Alexander Mosaic Over 2 million tesserae used in the Alexander Mosaic Key insights into preserving the iconic Alexander Mosaic ...
The Alexander Mosaic, considered the most important mosaic of the Roman age, is a detailed piece of art measuring 583 ... King Darius III at the Battle of Issus in 333 BCE, as reported by IFLScience.
In 333 BCE, near the small Pinarus River along the modern-day borders of Turkey and Syria, a fierce battle took place between the forces of Alexander the Great and the Persian king Darius III. Here, ...
Mosaic depicting Alexander the Great at the battle of Issus. Credit: Public domain / Wikimedia Commons ... made the mosaic one of the most iconic images of Alexander in ancient art. The origins of the ...
U sing a non-invasive method of analysis, researchers have discovered that the pieces making up the famous Pompeii mosaic of ...
The Alexander Mosaic, housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), is one of the most significant works of ...