Mosaic

Lost mosaic shows first visual depiction of women fighting beasts in Roman arenas - study

The mosaic, recovered in 1860s Reims, France and dated to the third century CE, shows about 35 different gladiatorial and hunting scenes, each surrounded by diamond or square-shaped decorations.

(a) Section of the mosaic showing the leopard and the woman. (b) Section of the mosaic showing the venator with the pole, the leopard, and the woman.
Screengrab of 1,500-year-old mosaic with a Greek inscription found in Turkey, March 25, 2026.

Ancient mosaic bearing Greek inscription for ‘haters gonna hate’ found in southern Turkey

The inscription. Haters are going to hate.

'Haters gonna hate': 1,500-year-old mosaic inscription in Turkey strikes surprisingly modern tone

Isaiah Zagar at the HBO documentary screening of "In A Dream" at the Brooklyn Museum on August 23, 2009 in the Borough of Brooklyn, New York City.

Isaiah Zagar, renowned Jewish mosaic artist who created Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, dies at 86


'The sweetest child in the world’: Mother’s tribute found on 3rd-century Pergamon tombstone

A tile found in the excavation bears the inscription "Bazilike," meaning "belonging to the king" in ancient Greek.

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3rd-century Roman mosaic finds its way home, thanks to local association

With support from the Nigrán City Council and crowdfunding, the Association for the Repatriation of the Mosaic raised €58,000 to purchase the piece.

 3rd-century Roman mosaic finds its way home, thanks to local association.

2200-year-old mosaic and 1800-year-old tomb unearthed in Assos

Archaeologists uncovered a 2,200-year-old mosaic and an 1,800-year-old monumental tomb in the ancient city of Assos, in Turkey.

 2200-year-old mosaic and 1800-year-old tomb unearthed in Assos.

Italian farmer finds 84m² Roman mosaic while planning cherry orchard, stunning archaeologists

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

 Mosaic in Villa Romana. Illustration.