The mosaic depicts Roman gods, mythological scenes, animals, trees, and plants, showcasing the rich artistry of the Roman era.

There are around 2 million pieces that make up the Alexander the Great mosaic, but where did they come from?

Keep reading to find out more about this uncovered religious mosaic ... Roman army), and a community member named Akeptous. Though little is known about her history, she was identified as "God ...

Homer claims Oceanus and Tethys, pictured in the lower half of this mosaic, were responsible for the birth of the gods, but Hesiod's version of the origins is generally accepted (see Gypsy Girl).

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 ...

Hesiod (see Gypsy Girl) calls Eros, the god of love, "most fair among the immortal gods, who loosens the limbs and overcomes judgment and sagacious counsel in the breast of gods and men." ...

A farmer discovered a 900-square-foot mosaic from the third century in his field in Turkey. Covered by a thin layer of soil, the artwork depicts a variety of hunting scenes from the Roman era.

Federal agents say this Roman-era floor mosaic depicting the Greek mythological figures Heracles ... Heracles — the son of Zeus, king of the gods — is depicted on the 18-foot, 1 ton Byzantine Period ...

The decision to try to show the face of Christ - probably taken because the Roman elite were so used to seeing their gods in statues, paintings and mosaics - was both a major theological step and ...

A Roman mosaic in Alter do Chão, Portugal, depicts Alexander the Great's clash with King Porus—one of only three such mosaics ...

Measuring approximately 84 square meters, the mosaic features a series of intricate images that represent gods and scenes from Roman mythology. It is populated with representations of animals of ...