A symplegma of a satyr and nymph discovered on the walls of an excavated home at Pompeii (all images courtesy of the MIC Archaeological Park of Pompeii) Archaeologists at Pompeii have unearthed a ...

Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaStefania is a writer, but is blamed for the death of her husband, due to her novel's plot being extremely similar to the murder. She now finds herself caught in a ...

In addition to Phaedra, the home’s frescoes include a saucy symplegma (an embrace) between a satyr and a nymph, as well as other mythological scenes, some of which have been damaged over time.

One scene depicts a close embrace, or symplegma, between a satyr and a nymph. Another painting shows a divine couple, likely Venus and Adonis. A final scene, partially damaged during Bourbon-era ...

See it →Remains of ancient Italy city destroyed by Roman army uncovered — with stores of wine Another image depicts a symplegma, or embrace, between a satyr and a nymph, both mythical ...

Despite lacking a traditional atrium, the house's lavish frescoes rival those of grander homes, highlighting changing Roman architectural norms. Fresco depicting the Sacrifice of Iphigenia, from ...