Herculaneum’s House of the Bicentenary — mythological frescoes, opulent mosaics, and noble elegance frozen in time — survives Vesuvius and centuries of decay through extraordinary modern conservation efforts.
Europa on the Bull in the House of Jason in Pompeii
At House of Jason, the fresco of Abduction of Europa transforms Ovid’s myth into a vivid Roman vision of divine deception, capturing wonder, vulnerability, and the threshold between trust and destiny.
House of the Doves in Pompeii
At House of the Doves, the celebrated mosaic of doves evokes Hellenistic mastery and Plinian admiration, symbolising peace, renewal, and the delicate harmony of nature preserved in Roman domestic art.
Emperor Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus
Meet Emperor Galerius — the Roman Tetrarchy’s formidable ruler whose enduring monuments still grace Thessaloniki today, a warrior emperor whose stern portrait powerfully embodies absolute imperial authority and unwavering strength.
The Monument of Episkopi on Sikinos
Discover Sikinos’ remarkable Episkopi Monument — a rare Roman mausoleum transformed into a Byzantine church, recently restored to reveal hidden inscriptions, ancient frescoes, and a sealed aristocratic burial of extraordinary significance.
House of the Faun
The House of the Faun in Pompeii, built around 180 BC, showcases Roman luxury with vast space, elegant architecture, and remarkable mosaics, including the famed Alexander Mosaic and welcoming “HAVE” inscription.
Roman Enameled Glass
Roman enameled glass, as discussed by Corning Museum of Glass, reveals a rare fusion of ancient glassmaking and vivid painted enamel, producing luxurious vessels where colour, light, and craftsmanship define Roman artistic refinement.
Persephone as Isis and Hades as Sarapis
The Gortyn statue group of Persephone–Isis and Hades–Sarapis from Crete reflects Hellenistic religious syncretism, merging Greek and Egyptian divine imagery to express shared ideas of fertility, death, and rebirth.
Flora
The fresco of Flora from Stabiae captures Toru Dutt’s floral rivalry in paint, transforming myth into elegance, where spring, beauty, and nature’s abundance merge in delicate harmony.
Cameo of two Emperors
A rare Tetrarchic cameo from Dumbarton Oaks shows two emperors rendered with striking symmetry, symbolizing Diocletian’s vision of imperial unity and concord across a divided Roman Empire.