A famous Roman mosaic depicting Alexander the Great is revealing new insights into antiquity. As part of an ongoing ...

An iconic Alexander the Great mosaic found at Pompeii got its roughly 2 million pieces from quarries that extended far beyond ...

One of the most famous artworks of the ancient world reads almost like a map of the Roman Empire's power.

Using a non-invasive method of analysis, researchers have discovered that the pieces making up the famous Pompeii mosaic of ...

A first-of-its-kind analysis of Alexander the Great's mosaic uncovers its global origins and remarkable artistry from ancient ...

Approximately 200 years after the Battle of Issus, the Alexander Mosaic was created for the floor of the House of the Faun in Pompeii, either in admiration and commemoration of the historical ...

The Alexander Mosaic, considered the most important mosaic of the Roman age, is a detailed piece of art measuring 583 by 325 centimeters. 2 million stones, one masterpiece: How the House of the ...

The Alexander Mosaic, housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), is one of the most significant works of ...

A scientific study on the Alexander Mosaic, displayed in Naples, explores the origins of the materials used in its creation. The analysis traced the mosaic’s tesserae to various regions across ...

Now, researchers are conducting a long, intensive analysis Sonja Anderson Daily Correspondent A famous Roman mosaic depicting Alexander the Great is revealing new insights into antiquity.

Using a non-invasive method of analysis, researchers have discovered that the pieces making up the famous Pompeii mosaic of Alexander the Great came from a network of quarries across Europe.